Indigenous Procurement Strategist Hybrid

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Indigenous Procurement Specialist to develop and advance Indigenous procurement strategies, building partnerships with Indigenous communities and workforce development partners across Canada. You will guide supplier inclusion through qualifications, bidding, and contract decisions while collaborating with project teams to meet objectives.

You will lead sourcing activities, host engagement events, and support economic development, all within a safety-conscious, adaptable

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Indigenous Studies, Socioeconomic Development, Project Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Social procurement and/or Indigenous relations.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, and Indigenous economic participation.
• Experience or knowledge of Indigenous cultural values.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills and high attention to detail.
• Time management and ability to multitask to meet project deadlines.
• High initiative, problem solving and adaptability; able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to safety and willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies: Create and implement Indigenous participation plans aligned with corporate and project objectives.
• Balance project risks: Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to weigh commercial value against participation goals.
• Build community relationships: Maintain respectful, effective partnerships with Indigenous businesses and economic organizations.
• Serve as primary contact: Guide Indigenous enterprises through qualifications, bidding processes, and award decisions.
• Host engagement events: Facilitate workshops, meetings, and information sessions to raise opportunity awareness.
• Lead sourcing activities: Manage prequalification’s, RFPs, bidder clarifications, evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee contract lifecycle: Direct amendments, change orders, and final contract close-out activities.
• Strengthen business readiness: Help Indigenous suppliers understand procurement practices and project requirements.
• Support economic development: Drive long-term capacity building to expand community access to project opportunities.

Skills

Relationship-building

Technical writing

Time management

Initiative

Problem solving

Adaptability

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management / Indigenous Studies

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Indigenous Procurement Specialist to develop and advance Indigenous procurement strategies, building partnerships with Indigenous communities and workforce development partners across Canada. You will guide supplier inclusion through qualifications, bidding, and contract decisions while collaborating with project teams to meet objectives.

You will lead sourcing activities, host engagement events, and support economic development, all within a safety-conscious, adaptable