Procurement Specialist

Location: Greater Toronto Area, ON (Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site)

Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills required

Duration: 6-Month Contract

About the Opportunity
Our public sector client is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join a collaborative and high-performing procurement team focused on delivering strategic value across the organization. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to complex procurement initiatives while supporting transparency, compliance, and continuous improvement within a regulated environment.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in managing procurement activities from planning through contract award. This position is ideal for a procurement professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on execution, particularly within information technology and consulting services procurements.

What’s In It for You
• Opportunity to work on impactful procurement initiatives within a respected public sector environment
• Exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier risk management, and process improvement projects
• Collaborative team culture that values knowledge sharing and continuous learning
• Chance to build relationships with diverse stakeholders across the organization
• Meaningful work that contributes to operational excellence and responsible stewardship of public resources

Your Responsibilities
• You'll manage end-to-end procurement activities while ensuring compliance with procurement policies, trade agreements, and applicable regulations
• You'll draft RFx documents, evaluation criteria, response templates, and procurement-related documentation, with a focus on IT and consulting services procurements
• You'll partner with internal stakeholders to develop procurement scopes and provide guidance throughout the procurement lifecycle
• You'll coordinate tendering and evaluation activities, including scoring, award notifications, vendor communications, and debrief processes
• You'll support supplier risk management activities through due diligence reviews, risk assessments, and stakeholder coordination
• You'll contribute to procurement process improvements, reporting initiatives, annual procurement planning, and policy development
• You'll maintain procurement records and provide support for internal and external audit requirements

Skills and Qualifications
• 3+ years of procurement experience within a public sector or broader public sector environment, or equivalent project management experience supporting procurement initiatives
• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing RFx documents, particularly for information technology and consulting services procurements
• Experience supporting procurement activities within a government-related environment is required
• Strong knowledge of public procurement principles, compliance requirements, and competitive procurement processes
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

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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.