Procurement Specialist

Agilus Work Solutions; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilus Work Solutions in Halifax, Nova Scotia, seeks a seasoned Procurement Specialist for a six-month contract in a higher education/research setting. You will manage end-to-end procurement for laboratory and specialized categories, lead RFQs and RFPs, and advise stakeholders on best practices.

The role emphasizes value, quality, and risk, with exposure to public-sector procurement principles and a collaborative, professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in procurement or as senior buyer.
• Experience in laboratory, scientific, medical equipment, or specialized categories.
• Strong knowledge of RFQs, RFPs, and tendering.
• Experience negotiating contracts, pricing, delivery schedules, and service agreements.
• Understanding of public-sector procurement principles and compliance requirements.
• Advanced analytical skills for evaluating total cost of ownership and supplier risk.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for laboratory and research categories.
• Lead competitive sourcing initiatives including RFQs, RFPs, and supplier evaluations.
• Develop procurement strategies balancing value, quality, risk, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to develop specifications and procurement documentation.
• Analyze supplier proposals using total cost of ownership criteria.
• Negotiate pricing, service levels, warranties, and contractual terms with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with organizational procurement policies and applicable trade agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract administration and vendor management.

Skills

Procurement experience

RFQ/RFP management

Supplier negotiation

Stakeholder management

Total cost of ownership

Public sector procurement

Excel

Documentation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Procurement Specialist Role Open Now! - 6 Month ContractAgilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist in the Higher Education / Academic Administration sector in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support complex purchasing activities within a dynamic research and laboratory setting. This role is ideal for a senior-level procurement professional who thrives on managing high-value sourcing initiatives, negotiating favorable supplier agreements, and advising stakeholders on procurement best practices.

If you enjoy collaborating with technical teams, driving compliant procurement processes, and delivering value through strategic sourcing, we want to hear from you. Total rewards:$30.00 - $32.85 hourlyImmediate opportunity to join a highly respected research-focused organizationSix-month contract with potential for extension based on business needsExposure to complex laboratory and scientific procurement projectsOpportunity to lead high-value RFQ and RFP initiativesCollaborative and professional work environmentMeaningful work that supports research, innovation, and educationStable full-time schedule of 35 hours per week

A typical day:

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for laboratory, research, and specialized categories
• Lead competitive sourcing initiatives including RFQs, RFPs, and supplier evaluations
• Develop procurement strategies that balance value, quality, risk, and operational requirements
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to develop specifications and procurement documentation
• Analyze supplier proposals using commercial, technical, and total cost of ownership criteria
• Negotiate pricing, service levels, warranties, and contractual terms with suppliers
• Ensure compliance with organizational procurement policies and applicable trade agreements
• Monitor supplier performance and support ongoing contract administration and vendor management

Successful candidates will have:

• Minimum 5 years of procurement or senior buyer experience
• Experience managing laboratory, scientific, technical, medical equipment, or specialized procurement categories
• Strong knowledge of formal sourcing processes including RFQs, RFPs, and tendering activities
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing structures, delivery schedules, and service agreements
• Understanding of public-sector procurement principles and compliance requirements
• Advanced analytical skills with experience evaluating total cost of ownership and supplier risk
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills