Operations Procurement Specialist

CAPREIT; Canada; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Flexible Health, Dental & Vision

Employee Savings Plan

Employee & Family Assistance Plan

Learning & Professional Development

Job summary

CAPREIT in Canada is seeking an Operations Procurement Specialist to support procurement activities across a diverse real estate portfolio, focusing on vendor management, sourcing execution, acquisition support, and policy compliance.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure efficient, transparent procurement operations, manage RFQs and negotiations, assist with budgets and contracts, and deliver training to enforce policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management (real estate, facilities, or construction preferred).
• Strong understanding of RFQ processes and eSourcing tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across regional teams.
• Familiarity with procurement compliance and contract coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage and onboard vendors, ensuring strong relationships and performance.
• Execute sourcing activities, including RFQs and negotiations for mid-range procurement events.
• Support acquisitions with quotes, budgets, and contract coordination.
• Deliver training on procurement processes and enforce policy compliance.
• Assist with local contract management, including analysis, drafting, and scheduling agreements.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

RFQ processes

eSourcing tools

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an Operations Procurement Specialist to join our team and play a critical role in supporting procurement activities across a diverse real estate portfolio. This position focuses on vendor management, sourcing execution, acquisition support, and policy compliance. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure efficient, transparent, and compliant procurement operations.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, have strong negotiation skills, and enjoy building vendor relationships, this role is for you!

About the Company

We are a growth‑oriented company that owns and operates the highest quality rental communities across Canada. We offer residents attractive, comfortable and secure homes and are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team. Employees are essential to the success of our communities and we consider them our most valuable assets. We proudly invest in our employees’ learning and growth through our Mentorship Program and our Leadership Development Program, offered in partnership with Concordia University. As a recognized 2025 Mercer Best Employer, we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and onboard vendors, ensuring strong relationships and performance.
• Execute sourcing activities, including RFQs and negotiations for mid‑range procurement events.
• Support acquisitions with quotes, budgets, and contract coordination.
• Deliver training on procurement processes and enforce policy compliance.
• Assist with local contract management, including analysis, drafting, and scheduling agreements.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management (real estate, facilities, or construction preferred).
• Strong understanding of RFQ processes and eSourcing tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across regional teams.
• Familiarity with procurement compliance and contract coordination.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Base Salary starting between $47,000 - $57,000
• Paid Vacation
• Flexible Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Employee Savings Plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Plan
• Learning & Professional Development

Your opportunity to build an exciting career!