Senior Procurement Specialist

Altis Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic supply management firm is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist in Metro Vancouver. The role involves leading complex procurement processes across various business areas, requiring strong knowledge of public procurement and excellent relationship management skills. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. The company values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public procurement leading complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles and contract negotiations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead competitive procurement processes for large-scale initiatives.
• Draft comprehensive solicitation documents and negotiate contracts.
• Provide strategic advice to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Public procurement

Relationship management

Contract negotiation

Project management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline

SCMP designation

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join a small and collaborative Strategic Supply Management team within the People, Culture & Sustainability portfolio. This role will support a variety of business areas—including HR, Claims, IT, and more—by leading large-scale, complex procurement initiatives. The successful candidate will bring expertise in public procurement, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to guide stakeholders through the end-to-end procurement process, from market research through to contract execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, competitive procurement processes (e.g. RFPs, RFIs) for high-value, large-scale initiatives across multiple business lines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to develop sourcing strategies, manage the bidding process, and negotiate contracts.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to cross-functional teams and senior leaders throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Draft clear, concise, and comprehensive solicitation documents, memos, and approval documents.
• Apply strong project management skills to ensure procurement projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Build and maintain productive supplier and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years' experience in public procurement and demonstrated success leading complex sourcing initiatives in large organizations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, sourcing strategies, bidding processes, and contract negotiations.
• Experience guiding teams and stakeholders through end-to-end procurement processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and gain buy-in from diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline is an asset.
• SCMP designation is an asset but not mandatory.

We\'re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today\'s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.