TEMPORARY PROJECT STARTS IMMEDIATELY 6-8 MONTH CONTRACT WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION UP TO 24 MONTHS

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support the planning and delivery of complex procurement initiatives. The successful candidate will contribute to project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement activities that align with government procurement objectives to implement category management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates should have relevant post-secondary education in areas of supply chain, procurement, business or in a related field (Completion of SCMP or equivalent is an asset)
• Minimum 2+ years experience in procurement planning / project management (candidates with backgrounds in public sector procurement is an asset)
• Knowledge of public sector RPF and Procurement processes

• Project Management: Assist in organizing, tracking, and reporting on key activities related to the implementation of category management strategies. Support project execution by maintaining timelines, deliverables, and action items across multiple workstreams.
• Procurement Coordination: Plan and coordinate procurement-related tasks such as financial forecasting, gathering of technical requirements, documentation of procurement strategies, and development of solicitation documents.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional teams to facilitate communication, ensure alignment, and support collaborative decision-making.

. Analysis and Evaluation: Perform data analysis and review documents such as contracts, payments data and others.

• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare status updates, dashboards, and project reports. Support the development and maintenance of project documentation, issue logs, and action trackers.
• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements to procurement practices and project coordination tools to support more efficient and effective delivery.
• Training and Resource Development: Assist in the creation of training materials, templates, and communication tools to promote awareness and understanding of procurement modernization efforts.
• Other Duties: Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Category Lead or Delivery Manager in support of procurement transformation goals.

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