Procurement Specialist

Location: Toronto, Hybrid
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required
Duration: 3-month contract with strong potential for extension up to 9 months 
Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check may be required

About the Opportunity
An established public sector organization is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support day-to-day purchasing activities and contribute to ongoing process improvements within a collaborative procurement team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing compliance, customer service, and administrative coordination in a fast-paced environment.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and senior procurement professionals, you will play an important role in ensuring procurement activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational policies and provincial procurement directives. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to public sector procurement practices while contributing to meaningful operational initiatives.

What’s In It for You
This opportunity offers the chance to work within a collaborative and supportive team environment that values accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth. You will gain hands-on experience supporting procurement operations while building strong relationships across multiple business areas.

The organization fosters a culture that values teamwork, knowledge sharing, and process innovation, making it an excellent fit for professionals looking to further develop their procurement and administrative expertise.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll provide strategic guidance to internal stakeholders regarding procurement methods and purchasing processes
• In this role, you’ll issue purchase orders and ensure procurement documentation is accurate and complete
• You’ll review supporting documents to confirm compliance with procurement directives and internal policies
• You’ll obtain necessary approvals in accordance with Delegation of Financial Authority requirements
• You’ll support the Sr. Procurement Advisor with corporate reporting, document archiving, and procurement administration
• You’ll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline procurement processes

Skills and Qualifications
• 2+ years of experience supporting procurement, purchasing, or contract administration functions
• Knowledge of public sector procurement practices and procurement compliance requirements
• Familiarity with Delegation of Financial Authority processes and procurement documentation standards
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review and validate high-volume documentation accurately
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and procurement or financial systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, service-oriented approach

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.