Procurement Coordinator

Are you an experienced professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the realm of procurement and contract management? Do you have knowledge and expertise in corporate procurement policies and processes? If so, the Ministry of the Solicitor General has an exciting opportunity for you **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. 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?**: In this role, you will: - provide support to procurement advisors in all stages of the procurement process from planning of the procurement to implementation of the contract - coordinate approvals and review supporting documents for accuracy, clarity and alignment with OPS policies and directives - provide support in the preparation of briefing materials and drafting of presentation materials - lead small scale procurements and second stage procurement process under the direction of the senior procurement advisor - lead procurement file closeout activities - advise clients on procurement and contract management processes, best practices, and standards **How do I qualify?**: **Communication Skills**: - you have oral communication and presentation skills to provide advice within various levels; - you have written communication skills to prepare materials such as business cases, briefing notes, analysis, and research findings - you have demonstrated conflict resolution and facilitation and can convince clients and stakeholders to accept an alternative response to procurement issues **Planning and Organizational Skills**: - you can use your planning skills and understanding of project management methodology. **Interpersonal and Relationship Management Skills**: - You can consult, exchange information, discuss issues, gain support, and liaise with others to seek information and work together on projects - you have demonstrated team skills to work collaboratively with colleagues - you have Interpersonal skills and can establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of internal/ external stakeholders **Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills**: - you can use different research methodologies and theories - you can research and evaluate information **Knowledge**: - you have demonstrated knowledge of procurement directives and associated policies **Additional Information**: **Address**: - 2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 25 Grosvenor St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check **Compensation Group**: - Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario- Understanding the job ad - definitions - **Schedule**: - 6**Category**: - Purchasing and Supply**Posted on**: - Thursday, November 7, 2024**Note**: 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. - The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions. - C-SL-223074/24(2)