Procurement Specialist

**Opportunity Highlight**:
Closing Date**:November 29, 2024**Position Type**:Permanent **Compensation**:$84,161-97,061**Work Location**:Hybrid (On-site/Remote)**

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Procurement Specialist to join our team to coordinate and manage purchase of goods, services and construction in accordance with strategy, applicable laws, policies and procedures. This position will assist with refining specifications and assess risks in order to develop Request for Proposals and other competitive bid processes. Reporting to the CFO, and working with the Senior Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for:

- Facilitating competitive bid processes including providing expertise in the development of bid packages, drafting of project scope, evaluation criteria, and contract award;
- Provide procurement and contract management services for a variety of goods, services and construction across the organization, including amending or extending of contracts as required to ensure risk to the Town is mitigated;
- Contract administration, negotiation, performance monitoring, and dispute resolution;
- Provide oversight and reporting of purchases and associated reports in the Town’s financial system;
- Providing general on-going training for staff regarding existing purchasing practices, software, legislation, policies and procedures;

**Opportunity Details**:

Job Posting ID
3124P
Hours of Work
37.5 per week
Standby Rotation Required
No
Driver's Abstract Required
No
Police Record Check Required
Yes

**What we offer**:

- An excellent pension plan
- Benefit plans
- Career development
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, paramedical
- Flexible work schedule
- Hybrid work environment

**What you Bring**:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is equivalency to:

- A degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, Legal Studies or a related field;
- Related Designation (CPPO, CPPB, or SCMP) is preferred;
- Experience in professional public sector procurement, contract law, and trade agreements are strongly preferred;
- 3 or more years of related work experience representing continuous learning;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to build solid relationships;
- Strong negotiation skills;
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
- Experience with Enterprise systems is considered an asset.

**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)**:
**How to apply**:
**Accommodations**:

- We will provide an accessible experience for applicants. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process.
- If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact us through our online contact form.
- All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
- Last Updated: _November 6, 2024_