procurement specialist

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Procurement Specialist responsible for purchasing equipment and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in procurement and logistics. Responsibilities include overseeing delivery schedules, representing the agency in supplier negotiations, and assessing business opportunities. This hybrid role requires both in-person and remote work arrangements.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Life insurance

Pension plan

Long-term care insurance

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, and contracts.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers.
• Experience in monitoring delivery schedules and managing operational logistics.

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment and materials.
• Negotiate offers from suppliers.
• Oversee operational logistics and review quotations.
• Represent the organization in negotiations.
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Client focus

Analytical skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Inventory control software

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Private sector
• Transportation

Responsibilities Tasks

• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services
• Negotiate offers from suppliers
• Review quotations
• Monitor progress of delivery schedules
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Review bids and negotiate costs
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
Conduct research
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies
• Negotiate business contracts
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• Identify and advise on anticipated natural risks
• Review purchase order claims and contracts to determine compliance with company policy

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Inventory control software

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Analytical

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)