Strategic Public Sector Procurement Lead

Powerappsportals; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits & pension

Short-term sickness plan

Personal days

Training and development

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

The Office of the Assembly in Ontario is hiring a Senior Purchasing Specialist to lead purchasing activities for diverse commodities across the Legislative Assembly and related offices. You will apply best practices, manage bids, and maintain records in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you’ll support clients with specifications, tender documents, and contract awarding, while negotiating for value and timely solutions.

Qualifications

• University degree required; pursuing a certified professional purchasing designation.
• 1–3 years’ experience beyond education.
• Knowledge of negotiating techniques and cost breakdown analysis in public procurement.
• Excellent client service and relationship-building with departments and vendors.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with contract law as it relates to procurement.
• Experience managing multiple projects from planning to reporting.
• Organized, responsive, and flexible with contracts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and conduct purchasing for a diverse range of commodities for the Legislative Assembly, party caucuses, and offices.
• Apply best purchasing methods, principles, and practices.
• Maintain purchasing records, electronic filing systems, and contacts.

Skills

Negotiation

Public procurement

Vendor relations

Contract law

MS Office

Analytical skills

Education

University degree

Certified purchasing designation (in progress)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Office of the Assembly in Ontario is hiring a Senior Purchasing Specialist to lead purchasing activities for diverse commodities across the Legislative Assembly and related offices. You will apply best practices, manage bids, and maintain records in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you’ll support clients with specifications, tender documents, and contract awarding, while negotiating for value and timely solutions.