Procurement Specialist

Location:
On site- Greater Toronto Area, Napanee or Oakville, Ontario. With occasional travel to facilities across Ontario as required.

Language:
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills are required.

About the Opportunity
Are you a procurement professional who enjoys building strong supplier relationships while supporting essential operations? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organization in Ontario's energy sector, where your work will directly contribute to the reliable delivery of critical infrastructure and services across the province.

Working alongside experienced supply chain professionals and cross-functional stakeholders, you'll play a key role in sourcing goods, services, and technical equipment while helping drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys collaboration, problem solving, and delivering value in a fast-paced environment.

What's In It for You
• Join a collaborative team that values integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of procurement activities, supplier partnerships, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Work in an environment that encourages professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Be part of an organization that values safety, flexibility, and teamwork while supporting critical infrastructure.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll manage procurement activities for goods, services, and engineered equipment while balancing cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• You'll prepare and administer RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, purchase orders, and contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable procurement policies and trade agreements.
• You'll build strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate commercial agreements, and support vendor performance management initiatives.
• You'll monitor market conditions, identify supply risks, and recommend sourcing strategies that support operational requirements.
• You'll collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve procurement challenges, support continuous improvement initiatives, and provide guidance on procurement processes.
• You'll analyze spending data, prepare reports, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• You'll occasionally travel to operational sites across Ontario to support projects and planned outages.

Skills and Qualifications
• College diploma, university degree, or equivalent combination of education and procurement experience.
• Experience managing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, RFQs, and day-to-day procurement activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate to advanced Excel, with working knowledge of SharePoint. Experience with Maximo is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract administration, supplier relationship management, and public sector procurement requirements is an asset.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Excellent attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated adaptability, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous learning and continuous improvement.

Note from the Hiring Manager
"We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, takes pride in delivering quality work, and is always looking for ways to improve processes. If you're collaborative, curious, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to meet you."

Why Partner with Altis
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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.