Procurement Specialist

Location: Kingston, ON (Hybrid, 3-days onsite)
Language: English, superior written and verbal communication skills required
Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check and professional references

About the Opportunity
This is an opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to make a meaningful impact within a complex, public-sector university environment. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Procurement Services, you’ll lead high-impact sourcing initiatives that support a diverse community of senior leaders, researchers, faculty and staff.

You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on procurement expertise, helping stakeholders navigate complex requirements while promoting fair, transparent and inclusive procurement practices. Your work will strengthen supplier relationships, improve processes and ensure procurement activities deliver strong value while meeting organizational and funding agency requirements.

What’s In It for You
You’ll join a collaborative environment where your expertise and perspective are valued. This role offers exposure to complex, enterprise-level procurement initiatives, opportunities to advise senior stakeholders, and the ability to influence processes and sourcing strategies across a large organization.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll lead complex sourcing projects, guiding cross-functional committees through requirements, evaluation, supplier selection and implementation.
• You’ll develop strategic sourcing, supplier and product rationalization approaches that maximize value from enterprise agreements and partnerships.
• You’ll develop procurement documentation, including RFIs, RFQs, RFSQs and RFPs, and negotiate supplier pricing, terms and conditions.
• You’ll prepare and review contracts, resolve complex procurement and contractual issues, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, directives and granting agency guidelines.
• You’ll conduct supplier, market and category analyses, presenting recommendations and risk mitigation strategies to leadership.
• You’ll manage supplier performance, establish service-level metrics and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• You’ll provide leadership, coaching and strategic procurement guidance to team members and stakeholders across the organization.

Skills and Qualifications
• 5+ years of demonstrated public sector experience leading complex procurements, supported by relevant progressive procurement experience.
• University degree in a relevant field and a professional designation such as SCMP, NISCL-CSCL or CPPO, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Broader Public Sector procurement requirements, including applicable federal, provincial, international and local directives.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, duty and taxation regulations related to public procurement.
• Advanced negotiation, project management, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities, with working knowledge of procurement systems and related software considered an asset.
• Superior stakeholder management, leadership and communication skills, with a commitment to ethical, equitable and inclusive procurement practices.

Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone who can see the bigger picture while confidently managing the details. You’ll bring strong procurement expertise, sound judgment and a collaborative approach to helping diverse stakeholders find practical, strategic solutions.”

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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.