Procurement Specialist

Accountant Staffing; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accountant Staffing in Halifax is partnering with a client to hire an experienced Procurement Specialist focused on laboratory and research procurement. This contract role supports complex sourcing initiatives within a research-driven environment.

You will lead RFx processes, negotiate commercial terms, ensure compliance with public-sector policies and trade agreements, and collaborate with researchers to translate needs into precise specifications and cost-effective supplier agreements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scientific or laboratory procurement.
• Strong track record managing formal RFx processes for complex procurements.
• Solid understanding of public-sector procurement regulations and trade agreements.
• Experience working with research stakeholders or academic environments.
• Advanced analytical skills with a focus on cost optimization and risk assessment.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for laboratory and research categories, including chemicals, consumables, equipment, and service agreements.
• Manage end-to-end RFx (RFQ/RFP) processes for complex, high-value procurements.
• Ensure compliance with public-sector policies and trade agreements.
• Partner with researchers to develop clear, functional specifications.
• Conduct value-based evaluations, including total cost of ownership and risk analysis.
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage supplier performance (KPIs/SLAs).
• Advise stakeholders on procurement processes and drive best practices.

Skills

Laboratory procurement

RFx management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Cost optimization

Risk analysis

Public-sector compliance

Job description

We are partnering with our client in Halifax to hire an experienced Procurement Specialist with a strong background in laboratory and research procurement. This contract role will play a key part in supporting complex sourcing initiatives within a research-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Lead procurement for laboratory and research categories, including chemicals, consumables, equipment, and service agreements
• Manage end-to-end RFx (RFQ/RFP) processes for complex, high-value procurements
• Ensure compliance with public-sector policies and trade agreements
• Partner with researchers to develop clear, functional specifications
• Conduct value-based evaluations, including total cost of ownership and risk analysis
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage supplier performance (KPIs/SLAs)
• Advise stakeholders on procurement processes and drive best practices

Experience & Attributes for Success:

• Proven experience in scientific or laboratory procurement
• Strong track record managing formal RFx processes for complex procurements
• Solid understanding of public-sector procurement regulations and trade agreements
• Experience working with research stakeholders or academic environments
• Advanced analytical skills with a focus on cost optimization and risk assessment
• Excellent negotiation and contract management capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills