Procurement Specialist

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Procurement Specialist to provide public procurement expertise and support to Public Health Ontario program areas in Toronto. The role emphasizes leading RFx, policy compliance, and contract management across multiple procurements.

The candidate will prepare procurement documents, advise clients on procurement processes, and manage meetings with stakeholders to ensure value-for-money and transparency in line with OPS directives.

Qualifications

• Must hold a procurement designation such as SCMP, NIGP-CPP, UPPCC CPPO/CPPB or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of lead contract management experience with strong contract law background.
• Experience with ebidding and contract management systems (Sage Accpac and CRM).

Responsibilities

• Manages RFx process for a range of goods and services within PHO framework.
• Prepares procurement documents ensuring compliance with government policies.
• Provides procurement advice and supports business case development.
• Leads RFx development to contract award and implementation.
• Chairs meetings with clients, bidders and vendors; manages vendor relationships.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

MS Excel

MS Word

Data analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree

SCMP/NIGP-CPP/UPPCC CPPO/CPPB designation

Tools

Sage Accpac

CRM

Job description

Procurement SpecialistLocation: Toronto-661 UniversityDepartment: Procurement

This posting is to fill a current vacancy.

The Role:

To provide public procurement expertise and support to the various Public Health Ontario program areas.

Key Responsibilities-

• Manages the contract and RFx process for a range of goods and services in support of PHO programs and services (e.g., capital equipment; laboratory reagents, consumables, all testing materials; goods and services consultants, couriers, corporate, science based and information technology) within the overall Public Health Ontario (\"PHO\") procurement framework, principles of accountability, transparency, fairness, value-for-money and OPS procurement directives.
• Prepares procurement documents to ensure accuracy, correct format, appropriate terms and conditions, and adherence and compliance with Government of Ontario procurement policies & procedures.
• Provides procurement advice, guidance and support to clients in the development of business cases, functional specifications, measurable RFx outcomes, assessment criteria, and advises on procurement policies and processes.
• Leads the overall management of the RFx process, from RFx development to contract award and implementation.
• Chairs various meetings with clients and proponents to lead kick off meetings, information sessions, consensus meetings, bidder debriefings, vendor forums, etc..
• Liaises with key vendors to manage contracts and vendor relationships in general.
• Provides management and clients with advice and counsel on procurement issues, contract management opportunities and potential cost savings strategies.
• Documents activity in periodic reports and documents evidence of process compliance.
• Develops spreadsheets to inform the development of Purchase Orders, including item descriptions and their allocations and shipping requirements to clients as needed.
• Participates in supply chain restructuring activities as required.
• Reviews procurement and contracting documentation to ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures, and monitors deliverables against vendor performance and spending.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills-

• Knowledge of procurement methods and best practices including the principles of accountability, transparency, fairness, and value-for-money.
• Proficient in MS Office Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of, and skills to develop a range of procurement materials including RFx documents.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and summarize quantitative and qualitative data and provide clarity to clients when assessing options.
• Oral communication and interpersonal skills to provide procurement advice to clients.
• Oral communication, consultation, interpersonal and presentation skills, to manage collaborative working relationships, interact with all levels of PHOL management/staff and provide expertise in the development of procurement requirements, including procurement strategies; develop and present business cases/options involving technical information.
• Oral communication and facilitation skills to chair meetings with suppliers and proponents.
• Written communication skills, to prepare a range of procurement and supply chain related materials including contract documentation for tenders, contracts, business cases, reports and other written documents.

Education and Experience-

• Must hold (in good standing) any of the following procurement designation(s): SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional), NIGP-CPP, UPPCC CPPO/CPPB and an undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum five years of experience in contract management in a lead role with strong background in contract law.
• Experience with e-bidding and contract management systems (Sage Accpac and CRM).

Attributes and Competencies-

• Works within procurement governing directives and policies and principles of accountability, transparency, fairness, and value-for-money.
• Evaluates customer needs for a range of products and services and supports the fulfillment of those requirements.
• Monitors risk within PHO’s procurement function by monitoring compliance with government’s directives, other pertinent regulations and guidelines.
• Resolves all assigned procurement matters /services and vendor-related issues for assigned procurement projects.
• Monitors changes in market conditions and provides reports to internal clients on current procurements.
• Researches options for clients to evaluate goods and services in the market.
• Analyzes established contracts and reviews vendor performance against established terms and conditions and service level agreements.
• Identifies and recommends cost saving strategies and potential vendors.
• Works in a regular office environment, with regular requirement to sit at a desk.
• Frequent requirement to balance competing priorities and often tight deadline demands.

Duration: PermanentHours of Work: Full time, 36.25 hours per weekCompensation Group:Ontario Public Service Employees UnionCompensation Range :$42.93 - $53.29Posting Date: 08-13-2026Closing Date: 08-22-2026

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request to [e-mail]. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, they can inform PHO about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process.