Procurement Coordinator | Coordonnateur / trice, Approvisionnement (Maternity Leave Replacement[...]

Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency in Canada is seeking a full-time temporary Procurement Coordinator for a one-year term. This role involves supporting various procurement processes, managing purchase orders and funding requests, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications and experience in a procurement or finance environment. A hybrid working model and bilingual requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in using financial or procurement systems.
• Ability to resolve contracting and procurement issues.
• Over three years of recent experience in a procurement or finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement lifecycle processes.
• Manage Funding Requests in CDIC’s reporting system.
• Create and amend purchase orders.
• Prepare and review procurement documents.
• Maintain relationships with business units regarding procurement policies.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Education

Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, procurement, or business administration

Tools

Great Plains

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

We are an organization driven by purpose. We are dedicated to serving Canadians and strongly committed to protecting their hard-earned money when it matters most. We strive to build an inclusive, accepting culture with commitment, determination and a bias for action. The right challenge is waiting for you! Discover how valuable your experience can be and join our team.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement, the Procurement Coordinator will play an important role in supporting procurement-related processes and operations. As a key member of the Procurement team, they will work closely with other members of the team and business units across the organization and will contribute to ensure CDIC is compliant with its Procurement and Contracting Policy and Procedures. This role can be performed from our Ottawa office, following a hybrid model approach. This is a full-time temporary opportunity for a period of one year (12 months - Temporary Role – Maternity Leave Replacement).

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the business units and Contracts Coordinator, supporting the procurement lifecycle, including but not limited to activities related to purchasing, reporting, third party risk management activities and secondary competitive procurement processes.
• Manages and coordinates the approval and routing of Funding Requests within CDIC’s reporting system (BOARD).
• Coordinates the creation and revision of existing Funding Requests and assists business units as required.
• Assists Finance with the vendor registration process.
• Responsible for creating and amending purchase orders in CDIC’s financial system (Great Plains) and circulating them for approval.
• Responsible for drafting task authorizations and any amendments.
• Assists in the preparation of contractual and procurement documents for tendering, evaluation, and selection of suppliers, as may be required.
• Develops, updates, and maintains a repository of procurement files (SharePoint).
• Assists with the preparation and review of procurement and financial reports and with the development of new reports, as required.
• Maintains ongoing relationships with the business units and provides support related to procurement policies and procedures, and third party risk management process as needed.
• Supports procurement planning activities and reporting, as required.
• Provides input to the development of procurement training and support the delivery of procurement training within CDIC.
• Provides input into the development and maintenance of procurement policies, procedures, guidelines, and templates.
• Supports internal and external audits, as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience using a financial system or procurement system.
• Experience in resolving contracting, procurement, or similar issues.
• Strong ability to multitask, prioritize and execute under tight deadlines with attention to detail.
• Strong team player and customer service skills.
• Recent experience in federal government procurement and / or purchasing role would be an asset.
• A post-secondary degree / diploma with a specialization in accounting, finance, procurement, business administration or a related field or an acceptable combination of education, training and / or work experience.
• Over three years’ recent experience working in a business support function in a procurement or finance environment.
• Language Requirements : Bilingual Imperative : Level (BBB / BBB).
• Security Clearance : Eligibility to obtain a Secret-level security clearance.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Accommodation

CDIC is an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. We want to give all qualified applicants the chance to shine during the selection process. We believe that everyone should be treated equally and fairly, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. CDIC will strive to provide equal opportunity to all. If you need an accommodation to apply for a position or participate in an interview, please contact us at .

We understand that applying can be a big step, and we want to make sure you have sufficient time. Please feel free to submit your applications by October 10, 2025.

Sound like you?

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