Senior Procurement and Contract Specialist

Agricorp; Guelph; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricorp, based in Guelph, Ontario, seeks a Senior Procurement & Contract Specialist to lead complex sourcing and contract initiatives. You will guide procurement planning, RFx development, vendor sourcing, and contract administration while ensuring value for money and OPS compliance.

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Services, the role emphasizes governance, continuous improvement, and stakeholder coaching in a permanent, full-time in-office capacity.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in business, finance, or supply chain management.
• Professional procurement designation is an asset (e.g., NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, SCMP).
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing or contract management, preferably in public sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement initiatives to support short, medium, and long-term business needs.
• Provide guidance on procurement planning, RFx development, vendor sourcing, contract negotiation and administration.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Contract management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Policy compliance awareness

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Administration or related field

Progress toward professional procurement designation (NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, SCMP)

Tools

SAP Concur

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Planner, Project)

Job description

Senior Procurement and Contract Specialist

Job Category: Business Solutions Services 4

Requisition Number: SENIO001646

• Posted : September 14, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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In-Office
Guelph, ON N1G, CAN

Description

Are you a skilled negotiator with a passion for driving efficiency and securing the best value? Agricorp is looking for an experienced Senior Procurement & Contract Specialist to join our Corporate Services team. As a trusted procurement advisor and subject matter expert, you will lead complex sourcing and contract initiatives that support organizational priorities while ensuring transparency, value for money, and compliance with Ontario Public Service (OPS) procurement requirements. Working closely with leaders and stakeholders across the organization, you will play a key role in procurement planning, competitive procurement processes, contract development, vendor relationship management, and the continuous improvement of procurement policies and practices.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Services, the Senior Procurement & Contract Specialist provides strategic leadership, advice, and consultation on the procurement of goods and services across the organization. Working collaboratively with leaders and stakeholders, this role leads complex sourcing and procurement initiatives and delivers expert guidance on procurement planning, RFx development, vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, contract administration, and supplier relationship management.

The Senior Procurement & Contract Specialist serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, ensuring financial stewardship, integrity, and compliance with organizational policies, Ontario Public Service (OPS) procurement directives, applicable legislation, and trade-related agreements. The role also contributes to the continuous improvement of procurement policies, processes, and practices, supports organizational change initiatives, and promotes procurement excellence through stakeholder education, coaching, and governance.

In this role, you will:

• Lead moderately complex to highly complex procurement initiatives to support the short, medium, and long-term business needs of the organization.
• Consult with leaders and stakeholders to assess procurement requirements and provide guidance on the interpretation and application of procurement policies, procedures, and Ontario Public Service procurement directives.
• Collaborate with business areas to develop and review procurement documentation, including RFx documents, contracts, purchase orders, and related procurement materials.
• Coordinate end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing activities, stakeholder engagement, evaluation processes, vendor presentations, approvals, and contract implementation.
• Source vendors and suppliers to ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures while achieving value for money and meeting business requirements.
• Prepare, maintain, and utilize procurement templates, contracts, purchase orders, and other supporting documentation to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance.
• Develop and maintain procurement records, tracking tools, and reporting mechanisms to support vendor management, procurement oversight, audit requirements, and organizational decision-making.
• Investigate and recommend sourcing strategies, preferred vendor arrangements, and cost-saving opportunities for high-volume and recurring purchases.
• Participate in the development, enhancement, and implementation of procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to support organizational needs and legislative compliance.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the organization to support procurement planning, share best practices, and identify effective procurement solutions.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and training to employees and leaders on procurement policies, procedures, procurement directives, and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance procurement processes, systems, tools, and service delivery.
• Act as a procurement subject matter expert, maintaining current knowledge of procurement legislation, Ontario Public Service procurement requirements, trade-related agreements, and emerging industry best practices.

Job status: Permanent (posting for an existing vacancy)
Salary: $83,016 - $97,665
Work status: Full time in-office
Location: Guelph

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possession of, or progress toward, a professional procurement designation such as NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, SCMP, an asset
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing or contract management, preferably within a public sector environment
• Experience building and managing vendor, supplier and stakeholder relationships
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Public Service (OPS) procurement directives, policies, legislation, and trade agreements, an asset
• Experience with SAP Concur and/or MS Office applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Planner, MS Project), an asset
• Quality Focus – Attends to the task at hand to minimize errors; reviews own work prior to distribution
• Initiative – Proactively identifies and handles issues and situations to take action; seizing opportunities when they arise
• Efficiency -Effectively plan and organize time and resources to prioritize work to meet objectives
• Critical judgment, decision-making and problem solving – Makes the best decision, in a timely manner, based up on a mix of analysis, knowledge, experience and judgement
• Client Focus – Meets the expectations of internal and external customers through establishing effective relationships, gaining trust and respect
• Analytical Thinking -Uses facts and available information to develop logical assumptions

Background

Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.

Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.

Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then we’ve made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most.