Procurement Advisor - Intermediate Level at uOttawa

Join the University of Ottawa as an Intermediate Procurement Advisor, where you will play a key role in procurement strategy alignment and supplier engagement. This position emphasizes compliance and integrity across the procurement process.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will support various faculties and services by providing procurement-related information, ensuring adherence to legal standards, and maximizing value and savings for the university. Your advisory skills will be crucial in fostering successful supplier relationships and project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage procurement files for multiple projects

• Explain procurement methods and facilitate client communication

• Ensure robust documentation for evaluation processes

• Participate in funding agency purchasing applications

• Conduct analysis to identify savings and efficiency opportunities

Requirements:

• Post-secondary qualification or relevant experience

• Minimum five years' procurement experience, including RFPs

• Excellent organizational and planning skills

• Knowledge of Ontario trade laws and public institutions

• Bilingual proficiency in French and English

Harness your expertise in procurement and contribute to uOttawa’s mission of excellence.