Public Sector Procurement & Contracts Specialist

gov; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Finance is seeking a procurement professional to join Procurement Shared Services as a Procurement Specialist. In this role, you will provide professional procurement and contracting services to Government of the Northwest Territories departments, boards and agencies.

You will work with clients to prepare procurement documents, determine procurement methods, coordinate competitive processes and support the fair and consistent administration of government contracts.

Qualifications

• A diploma in Commerce or business, with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience coordinating procurement, tendering, contracting or purchasing activities.
• Experience developing, evaluating, negotiating, administering or monitoring contracts, requests for proposals, tenders or Standing Offer Agreements.
• Experience providing procurement, contract management, vendor management or purchasing advice and support to clients or business units.
• Experience working with vendors, resolving procurement or contract issues, or monitoring supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and deliver procurement services for a diverse range of goods and services.
• Develop procurement documents, including RFPs, tenders, contracts, bulk purchases and Standing Offer Agreements.
• Collaborate with clients to establish evaluation criteria and lead fair and compliant proposal evaluation processes.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients and vendors, and assist in resolving procurement and contract issues.
• Maintain procurement records and vendor information, and identify opportunities to improve supply chain processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Procurement coordination

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Problem solving

Education

Diploma in Commerce or Business

Equivalent degree (Commerce / Business Administration / Law / Supply Chain Management)

Job description

The Department of Finance is seeking a procurement professional to join Procurement Shared Services as a Procurement Specialist. In this role, you will provide professional procurement and contracting services to Government of the Northwest Territories departments, boards and agencies.

You will work with clients to prepare procurement documents, determine procurement methods, coordinate competitive processes and support the fair and consistent administration of government contracts.