Senior Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement Specialist for provincial government client, downtown Toronto.

Job Type: Temporary.

Existing Vacancy:
Yes.

Initial Term: ASAP to December 11, 2026.

Target Compensation:
From $45 to $55 per hour, with some additional flexibility according to experience.

Regular

Work Hours:

7.25 hours per day not including .75 hour unpaid lunch break, to be worked during regular business hours, Monday to Friday (36.25 work hours per week).

Work Location:

100% onsite at client's downtown Toronto office.

Position

Reports To:

Purchasing Manager.

Plan and deliver procurement activities for diverse range of commodities, services, and contracts, working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, consultants, and contractors to ensure procurement activities are transparent, compliant, timely, and cost-effective.

• Develop procurement plans and strategies in partnership with internal clients.
• Determine the most appropriate procurement process based on project requirements, costs, timelines, and market conditions.
• Prepare tenders, RFPs, quotations, and proposal specifications.
• Evaluate and award competitive procurement opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, conditions, and scopes of work with suppliers and contractors.
• Review and administer contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Monitor supplier performance, financial requirements, and contractual compliance.
• Provide procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging procurement trends, technologies, economic conditions, and regulatory changes.
• Support the resolution of contractual issues and supplier disputes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify and resolve procurement challenges.
• Additional procurement specialist responsibilities as required.

Education:

University Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce, Public Administration, or a related field.

Professional Credentials: SCMP, CPPB, CPPO or related designation from certified professional purchasing designation such as the Supply Chain Management Association or The National Institute of Government Purchasing Program through the Ontario Public Buyers Association, accredited or in progress.

Preferred

Work Experience:

At least 3+ years of relevant procurement experience.

Preferred Sector

Experience:

Previous complex procurement experience in large public or regulatory organization. Procurement experience in the Ontario public sector considered a strong asset.

• Proficiency with standard MSOffice applications.
• Demonstrated familiarity with online procurement portals.
• Superior English communication skills, verbally and written, with excellent interpersonal and active listening skills to work with a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Demonstrated understanding of public-sector procurement, transparency, accountability, and compliance requirements. Strong commitment to compliance with procurement policies, operational guidelines and business processes governing public procurement in Ontario.
• Knowledge of contract law, risk management, and competitive procurement processes.
• Strong planning, project management and organizational skills in a fast paced and fluid environment with multiple conflicting priorities.
• Highly adaptable, with demonstrated experiencing working in an environment with shifting priorities, and strong strategic thinking skills to anticipate workflow challenges and apply best practice solutions.
• Detail oriented and accountable throughout full cycle of procurement projects, able to identify short and long term aims and risks and execute achievement of goals.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with both internal and external stakeholders,…