Specialist, Procurement

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Specialist, Procurement leads the end-to-end procurement processes and activities for high value and complex projects and activities that require a high degree of procurement expertise. The Specialist will provide guidance and advisory services in aligning procurement strategy and practices with operational priorities to drive effectiveness and results.
 
Major Responsibilities:

Leads complex and high value end to end procurement activities in alignment with policies, procedures and related governance
Provides subject matter expert guidance and advice on procurement legislation, policies, and best practices to internal stakeholders
Prepares and develops complex procurement documents such as Request for Proposals, Request for Quotations, Request for Information, involving establishing evaluation criteria, specifications and terms and conditions
Reviews and evaluates procurement submissions for compliance and facilitates consensus among evaluation teams on award recommendations
Collaborates with stakeholders and supports Legal and Risk Management with the development of contracts and related documents necessary for procurement
Leads the planning and delivery of debriefing sessions with client groups
Oversees procurement system administration, quality assurance, and data analysis to ensure accuracy and support decision-making
Conducts compliance audits on a regular basis developing mitigation strategies to address gaps
Drives continuous improvement and innovation through enhanced procurement programs, sustainable sourcing, and use of new technologies
Contributes to organizational capability building by developing procurement templates, procedures, and leading organization-wide training

What will you need to succeed:
 
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Procurement or a related field
One (1) of the following designations:

Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL) with the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL)
Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) with Supply Chain Canada
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) with the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) with the Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA)- Official Chapter of the Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP)

Experience

4+ years of procurement experience purchasing experience, including formal tendering and contracting experience

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

Experience in reviewing, planning and preparing bid, RFQ or RFP documents
Experience providing strategic advice on procurement, contracting and contract management
Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience effectively with tact and courtesy
Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
Demonstrates responsive to internal and external customer requests and needs
Understanding of ERP and procurement administration and data accuracy
Results oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines
Computer proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint; advanced MS Excel capabilities for analysis, data visualization, including ERP systems and electronic bidding system experience

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