Strategic Sourcing Specialist

**Strategic Sourcing Specialist**:
At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

**As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.**

**Posting ID**: 2956
**Department**: Corporate Services
**Division**: Supply Chain Management
**Pay Range**: $77,641 - $103,521

**Job Type**: Permanent
**Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week
**Work Location**: 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario
**Employee Group**: OCT
**Posting Date**:April 19, 2024
**Application Deadline**: April 29, 2024

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Sourcing, this role is responsible for the strategic sourcing of goods, equipment, and services for all departments within Halton Region. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist facilitates the end-to-end process, in conjunction with end users, and is responsible for ensuring adherence to Halton Region’s Purchasing By-Law, as well as applicable trade treaties, while proactively minimizing procurement risk.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Facilitate the strategic sourcing processes for goods, services, and equipment.
- Perform RFx administration in the electronic bidding system (currently Bids & Tenders)
- Support and assist with the development of documents for pre-qualification, tendering, and proposals.
- Prepare of detailed analyses and related staff reports, as required.
- Assist in the preparation of formal negotiation strategies and related documentation.
- Participate in negotiations for large dollar value, high customer impact and multi-year contracts.
- Provide assistance to client departments for new initiatives, including selection of the appropriate RFx template to utilize; assist clients in determining their requirements; and ensure that applicable policies and procedures are followed.
- Research best practices and make recommendations for strategic sourcing related processes, policies and procedures.
- Co-ordinate and/or provide on-going training, education, and recommendations to clients on needs identification, effective specifications development, evaluation criteria, liability and risk for bid document formulation.
- Maintain a high standard of integrity and professionalism in all business communications and relationships, both inside and outside the organization.
- Provide overall support for the Purchasing By-law update and suggest updates to policies and procedures.
- Oversee and facilitate procurements that are specialized in nature.
- Shadow team members for on-the-go virtual training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Qualifications**:
**Essential**
- Experience in the facilitation of RFP/RFT/RFQ processes.
- Strong customer service, problem solving, organizational, planning, communication, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Ability to multi-task, as well as work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong time management, accountability, and flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).

**Preferred**
- Degree or Diploma in Business or Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
- Minimum of two (2) years progressive experience inpublic sector strategic sourcing or equivalent.
- Certification from a Professional Purchasing Program (Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP), designation or equivalent).
- Experience with SAP and Bids & Tenders software.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, s