What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• provide procurement advice and options to customers regarding best procurement methods and cost-efficient processes;
• develop, prepare, coordinate and review requests for proposals, tenders, contracts and requests for information, including consulting services;
• ensure compliance with procurement policy, standards and legislative requirements;
• participate in the delivery of procurement training and conduct information sessions for clients on procurement policies, procedures and best practices.

Note: Flexible work arrangements including flexible hours and telework (hybrid model of in-office and remote), may be considered.

How do I qualify?

Procurement Knowledge

• You have thorough knowledge of purchasing policies, procedures and contracts to provide procurement advice to customers regarding best procurement methods, and to review procurement documents for completeness and compliance with policies.
• You have thorough knowledge of tender and request for proposal processes to develop proposals and contracts.

Analytical and Reviewing Skills

• You can review and clarify information to ensure a clear understanding of customer procurement requirements to determine the appropriate purchasing method to use.
• You can provide customers with procurement options.
• You have problem-solving skills to advise clients of risks/issues and make recommendations.
• You can review tenders and requests for proposals, and ensure all mandatory clauses are included.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can use customer service skills to deliver client-focused services.
• You can communicate information to unsuccessful clients and vendors.
• You are able to liaise with legal services on document preparation.
• You can provide clarification and explanations of procurement policies and procedures.
• You have written communication skills to prepare recommendations and written procurement materials.
• You are proficient with computers and various software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases, to input data and prepare tender documents, legal agreements and spreadsheets.

Research and Evaluation Skills

• You can keep apprised of changes to policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure all changes are incorporated into standard documents for tendering and legal agreements.
• You can evaluate proposals, apply evaluation criteria and confirm evaluation committees' recommendations.

Organizational and Project Management Skills

• You can establish and manage timely completion of competing priorities and organize concurrent procurement projects.
• You can work collaboratively on cross branch projects and activities within a team oriented, project environment.