Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Ontario Financing Authority Full time $71,563 - $100,052
ATTENTION PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONALS

Are you an innovative and strategic thinker with a passion in procurement?
Join our dynamic team as a Procurement Specialist and play a vital role in managing the delivery of procurement services while promoting innovative strategies to enhance our procurement processes within the Ontario Financing Authority (OFA). In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, optimize procurement strategies while keeping a compliance conscious mindset. Our ideal candidate will possess the agility to adapt to changes and evolving timelines. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape our procurement processes and lead initiatives that contribute to our corporate objectives.

Overview of the OFA:

  • An agency of the Province of Ontario that manages the Province's debt and borrowing program;
  • OFA's employees are appointed pursuant to the Public Service of Ontario Act.

Why join our team?

You will be a valuable member of the Procurement & Project Management Office (PMO) where you will work closely with internal clients at the OFA providing procurement services in accordance with applicable policies, directives and trade agreements.

The Procurement & PMO is a part of the Corporate Affairs division which is a cross functional group of highly passionate and engaged individuals who believe in bringing your whole self to work. In our division we value innovation and encourage the personal and professional growth of our team members.

What the OFA can offer you?

  • A dynamic work environment and corporate culture that values respect, inclusion, teamwork and accountability

What we do:

  • The Corporate Affairs Division (CAD) is committed to providing cost-effective, reliable and efficient delivery of operational, business support, procurement, project management and investor relations services.
  • CAD identifies and implements business and service solutions that increase the efficiency of the OFA and OEFC's business and administrative processes.
  • We are responsible for developing and executive the Province's investor relations strategy and call program activities, overseeing and coordinating business projects, providing specialized expertise and procurement services and providing a variety of critical operational support including human resources, communications and facilities.

NOTE: This position is located at 1 Dundas St W in Toronto, Ontario on a Hybrid Remote Work model (3 days in office); however, alternate work arrangements may be available.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role? You will:

  • lead the planning, development, coordination and monitoring of procurement and contract management activities for the agency
  • provide technical guidance and expertise on the application and interpretation of corporate procurement policies, processes and procedures
  • assess and identify client needs to advise on procurement, vendor selection and contract negotiations
  • initiate, develop and manage partnerships with private sector organizations and key stakeholders
  • conduct negotiations and discussions and effectively develop communications for clients and staff

How do I qualify? Procurement and Contract Management Knowledge: You have:
  • knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply procurement management and contract management related legislation, agreements, practices and policies
  • the ability to use your procurement strategy and planning skills to research and analyze a range of business opportunities for the development of procurement solutions to business issues
  • knowledge of service delivery concepts, standards and processes to manage competitive and cost-effective procurement and tender administration activities

Interpersonal and Communication Skills: You have:
  • advanced oral and written communication skills to develop business cases, tender documents, correspondence, procurement reports, and briefing notes and to facilitate vendor and project debriefings
  • the ability to develop relationships with clients/stakeholders and build partnerships
  • the ability to advise on procurements and the negotiation of contracts

Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills: You have:
  • the ability to analyze client requirements, assess procurement strategies, interpret procurement policies, assess business risks of procurement plans and to provide relevant advice to clients
  • financial, economic and analytical/evaluative skills
  • the ability to provide client-focused services, and negotiation skills to resolve issues with suppliers
  • the ability to review and identify indemnities, contingent liabilities and other provisional risks contained in third-party legal contracts

Project Management and Organizational Skills: You have
  • the ability to plan and lead multiple procurement files
  • strong project management skills that enable you to administer contracts and procurements within time and resource requirements and coordinate procurements with project life cycles

Additional Information: Address:
  • 1 English Permanent, 1 Dundas St W, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group: Management Compensation Plan
Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 6
Category: Purchasing and Supply
Posted on: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Note:
  • In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

    Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

    A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
  • Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis.
  • T-FI-220280/24

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Hays Full time

    Procurement SpecialistScarborough ( Hybrid after probation )80-85KOur client is seeking to add a Procurement Specialist to their team, with a focus on Indirect spend.The Procurement Specialist will oversee Indirect spend, with a focus on Facilities, Real Estate, and Construction services. Responsibilities include managing the RFX process, collaborating...

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Hays Full time

    Procurement Specialist Scarborough ( Hybrid after probation ) 80-85K Our client is seeking to add a Procurement Specialist to their team, with a focus on Indirect spend. The Procurement Specialist will oversee Indirect spend, with a focus on Facilities, Real Estate, and Construction services. Responsibilities include managing the RFX process, collaborating...

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Hays Full time

    Procurement SpecialistScarborough ( Hybrid after probation )80-85KOur client is seeking to add a Procurement Specialist to their team, with a focus on Indirect spend.The Procurement Specialist will oversee Indirect spend, with a focus on Facilities, Real Estate, and Construction services. Responsibilities include managing the RFX process, collaborating...

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 days ago

    Toronto, Canada OICR Full time

    **About OICR** OICR is Ontario’s cancer research institute. We bring together people from across the province and around the world to improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer. We take on the biggest challenges in cancer research and deliver real-world solutions to find cancer earlier and treat it more effectively. We are committed to helping...

  • Procurement Specialist

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Canada Hays Full time

    Procurement SpecialistScarborough ( Hybrid after probation )80-85KOur client is seeking to add a Procurement Specialist to their team, with a focus on Indirect spend.The Procurement Specialist will oversee Indirect spend, with a focus on Facilities, Real Estate, and Construction services. Responsibilities include managing the RFX process, collaborating...

  • Procurement Specialist

    6 months ago

    Toronto, Canada QuadReal Full time

    **About QuadReal Property Group** QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management total $73.8 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in...

  • Specialist, Procurement

    7 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Aecon Group Full time

    **Come Build Your Career at Aecon!** As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to...

  • Procurement Specialist

    7 months ago

    Toronto, Canada The PUR Company Inc. Full time

    The PUR Company is a category disrupting brand with a market leading position. Our rapid growth has been driven by our products differentiated, better-for-you attributes and deeply loyal consumer base. We’re a team of entrepreneurial thinkers, with a relentless drive to get things done, passionate about what we do and accelerating growth through expanding...

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, ON, Canada Hays Full time

    Procurement Specialist Scarborough ( Hybrid after probation )80-85K Our client is seeking to add a Procurement Specialist to their team, with a focus on Indirect spend. The Procurement Specialist will oversee Indirect spend, with a focus on Facilities, Real Estate, and Construction services. Responsibilities include managing the RFX process,...

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Ontario, Canada Hays Full time

    Procurement SpecialistScarborough ( Hybrid after probation )80-85KOur client is seeking to add a Procurement Specialist to their team, with a focus on Indirect spend.The Procurement Specialist will oversee Indirect spend, with a focus on Facilities, Real Estate, and Construction services. Responsibilities include managing the RFX process, collaborating...

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, ON, Canada Hays Full time

    Procurement Specialist Scarborough ( Hybrid after probation )80-85K Our client is seeking to add a Procurement Specialist to their team, with a focus on Indirect spend. The Procurement Specialist will oversee Indirect spend, with a focus on Facilities, Real Estate, and Construction services. Responsibilities include managing the RFX process,...

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada FCC Construcción Full time

    Build Your Career at FCC CanadaFCC is an international reference in engineering and infrastructure. Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (“FCC”), headquartered in Spain, is the parent company of one of the world’s leading infrastructure and citizen services groups. With more than a century of history, our business portfolio is highly diversified....

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada FCC Construcción Full time

    Build Your Career at FCC CanadaFCC is an international reference in engineering and infrastructure. Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (“FCC”), headquartered in Spain, is the parent company of one of the world’s leading infrastructure and citizen services groups. With more than a century of history, our business portfolio is highly diversified....

  • Procurement Specialist

    7 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Infrastructure Ontario Full time

    The Procurement team is a global leader among public sector entities in the formulation, planning and delivery of procurement services for complex capital and non-capital mandates. We work hand-in-hand with other shared service, project delivery and strategic functions within Infrastructure Ontario (IO) to advance procurement strategies and execute...

  • Procurement Specialist

    4 months ago

    Toronto, Canada OCS Full time

    About Us The Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We operate the sole legal online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario and are the provincial wholesaler of cannabis for private retail stores. Working at the OCS is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile start-up in a...

  • Procurement Specialist

    7 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Infrastructure Ontario Full time

    The Procurement team is a global leader among public sector entities in the formulation, planning and delivery of procurement services for complex capital and non-capital mandates. We work hand-in-hand with other shared service, project delivery and strategic functions within Infrastructure Ontario (IO) to advance procurement strategies and execute...

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Home and Community Care Support Services Full time

    Job Description CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME Are you a skilled procurement professional that strives for excellence and quality to create optimal value for the organization? Do you possess strong negotiation and facilitation skills and have experience managing the procurement lifecycle? Are you passionate about exceptional...

  • Procurement Specialist

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full time

    Royal Bank of Canada is committed to attracting and retaining top talent. As a Procurement Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic team that supports the operational activities of our business units.We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of...

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Ontario, Canada FCC Construcción Full time

    Build Your Career at FCC CanadaFCC is an international reference in engineering and infrastructure. Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (“FCC”), headquartered in Spain, is the parent company of one of the world’s leading infrastructure and citizen services groups. With more than a century of history, our business portfolio is highly diversified....

  • Procurement Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, ON, Canada FCC Construcción Full time

    Build Your Career at FCC Canada FCC is an international reference in engineering and infrastructure. Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas (“FCC”), headquartered in Spain, is the parent company of one of the world’s leading infrastructure and citizen services groups. With more than a century of history, our business portfolio is highly diversified....