Senior Procurement Specialist

Job Description

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.

Key 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.