PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

CreateTO • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$74,740 - CA$113,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing strategic procurement support to the internal and external stakeholders/business partners to ensure simplified, cost effective, and strategic procurement outcomes.

Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and supplier management
• A creative thinker able to take direction with a good understanding of business needs
• High attention to detail, demonstrated ability to produce high quality work
• Excellent co-ordination, prioritization and analytical skills necessary for an often-changing environment, to achieve stated goals and objectives
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise good judgment, tact and discretion
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a mature and professional manner
• Can work effectively and make decisions in an environment with shifting demands and change
• Experience with electronic Purchase Order Systems and Microsoft Office tools

Nice To Haves

• A recognized professional procurement designation (CPPB or NISCL-CSCL / former CSCMP), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and progressive public sector procurement experience would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide end to end guidance and support on a variety of procurement processes such as Request for Quotations (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), and Request for Supplier Qualifications (RFSQ)
• Provide procurement-related services in a fast-paced high-volume environment and assist in the overall service delivery
• Prepare and issue procurement documents, memos, pricing spreadsheets, reports, presentations, and other correspondence as needed
• Set up and participate in phone or video conference calls using conference bridges, Zoom, Webex or other similar tools
• Prepare Purchase Orders, maintain procurement records and generate meaningful reports from the Purchase Order system as needed
• Consult with client/end user groups to source, create and maintain Approved Service Provider (ASP) Rosters for various services
• Manage responses from suppliers and respond to all inquiries as needed. Communicate the selection of the awarded Respondent internally and externally
• Facilitate the debriefing process for unsuccessful RFP respondents when requested

Benefits

• OMERS defined benefit pension plan
• competitive vacation entitlement
• extended health and dental benefits
• life and disability insurance
• access to employee wellness support including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level