Manager, Procurement

LeverageTek is actively seeking a Manager, Procurement and Contracting Services with its Ottawa-based customer.

Work Location

• The successful candidate will be required to work 5xdays at the customer headquarters in Ottawa, ON.

Key Tasks

• Leading end-to-end procurement processes for wide range, high-value goods, services, and construction projects, ensuring compliance with the Authority's policies, procedures, applicable regulations, and best practices
• Developing and recommending tailored procurement strategies that deliver best value, mitigate risk, and align with operational priorities
• Facilitating and monitoring the evaluation of competitive bid processes (RFPs,
• RFQs, ITTs, and others), ensuring fairness, transparency, and timely completion
• Prepare clear, well-supported award recommendations for approval
• Negotiating pricing, terms, and technical refinements to achieve optimal value for internal clients and the Authority
• Developing and/or approving pricing structures and contract strategies that maximize financial return while meeting operational needs
• Identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements that streamline procurement activities and enhance service delivery
• Contributing to the creation, revision, and standardization of procurement policies, procedures, and templates
• Providing procurement expertise and advice to project teams, senior management, and business units
• Designing and delivering impactful presentations, contractor briefings, and training sessions to build understanding, ensure compliance, and strengthen stakeholder relationships
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Promoting ethical procurement practices and support supplier diversity initiatives
• Partnering with internal clients to assess and enhance scopes of work, requirements, and selection criteria, ensuring they fully support project objectives and deliverables
• Monitoring, reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on procurement practices, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Establishing performance goals, monitoring KPIs and service levels for the procurement function
• Providing staff with mentoring, coaching, and development opportunities; and
• Fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement

Key Qualifications

• 2–5 years of direct public procurement experience at an intermediate level.
• Strong collaboration and leadership potential, with the ability to mentor or work cooperatively within a team.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes (public sector preferred), with relevant certifications considered an asset
• Must hold a valid G license

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong analytical and economic thinking skills
• High motivation
• Proven expertise in facilitation and negotiation skills
• Demonstrates an ability to excel at building professional relationships with staff, clients, and consultants
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, able to work independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing demands
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a results-driven mindset, and a professional and positive attitude are seen as essential for fostering collaboration and achieving success in a team environment
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating terms and conditions and business terms
• Proven background using different tendering formats including Request for Quotation (RFQ), Statement of Qualifications (SofQ), Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Request for Proposals (RFQ)
• A strong understanding of procurement strategies, negotiations, contractual liability, contract administration, and the financial management of contracted relationships
• Strong knowledge and experience of appropriate contract drafting (terms and conditions and business terms) for construction, service and professional services contracts
• Hands-on experience with formal source selection processes and prior experience developing acquisition plans, Request for Proposals (RFP's) and related documents; and
• Excellent and effective communication and written skills to effectively discuss, influence and negotiate issues with all stakeholders including Executive Team.

Assets

• Previous supervisory experience;
• Experience with procurement and financial applications and solutions including SAP ByDesign and Bonfire;
• Bilingualism (English and French).

About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions

• Founded in 2003, LeverageTek provides end-to-end, cross-functional staffing solutions throughout North America. We are a trusted partner to leading private and public sector organizations and experts in talent solutions that create optimal business outcomes.
• Don't let our name fool you. Our roots are in technology, but we are also a proven leader in accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, supply chain, and legal talent acquisition. We offer contract and permanent staffing, executive search, talent mapping, management consultancy, and contractor payroll management.
• LeverageTek is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our customers, the candidates we represent, and the diverse communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other. LeverageTek is committed to employment equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, and marital status.
• Accessibility accommodations are available upon request