FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Procurement Advisor – Senior
Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada. Act as an advisory point of contact for assigned business units on procurement requirements, policies, procedures and sourcing strategies .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates expertise in Procurement and Supply Management, including contract negotiation, vendor management, and compliance evaluation. Proficient in developing procurement strategies and managing complex procurement processes within public sector environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Procurement ManagementContract NegotiationVendor Relationship ManagementRFP DevelopmentBilingual Communication
ATS Keywords
Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills
Procurement PrinciplesSupply Management PracticesContract Compliance EvaluationFinancial AcumenDigital Transformation InitiativesFacilities Management ProcurementConstruction Project ProcurementContract Lifecycle ManagementERP Platform ExperienceServiceNow Experience
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationPresentation SkillsInfluencing Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
CSCP AccreditationSCMA Accreditation
Industry Keywords
CFTACETAPublic ProcurementIM/IT Procurement
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPServiceNow
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as an advisory point of contact for assigned business units on procurement requirements, policies, procedures and sourcing strategies
- Collaborate with business units to develop annual procurement forecasts and plans
- Translate complex client requirements into statements of work, deliverables and industry norms
- Manage vendor relationships and performance issues related to contract SLAs and KPIs
- Support, evaluate and contribute to innovative sourcing and procurement transformation strategies
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for goods, services, technologies and supplies
- Identify, define and modify RFPs, PRPs, QPs, RFQs and RFTs
- Prepare bids and requests for proposals, including specifications and requirements
- Develop, negotiate and administer contract terms
- Participate in determining acceptable bids
- Evaluate contract compliance and advise on contractual rights and obligations
- Resolve contractual disputes proactively and manage variations and claims with business units
- Process contract amendments and extensions
- Level 18 responsibilities involve greater file complexity
Requirements
What you’ll need- Post-secondary degree in Business Administration or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years (Level 17) or 7 years (Level 18) of experience in Procurement or Supply Management, or related experience
- Strong knowledge of Procurement or Supply Management principles, practices and competitive processes
- Strong written, presentation and spoken communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and influence business partners and vendors
- Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements
- Preference for candidates able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents)
- CSCP or SCMA accreditation is an advantage
- Previous Procurement knowledge and experience in IM/IT procurement requirements and digital transformation initiatives is an advantage
- Previous Procurement knowledge and experience in facilities management, construction projects, and office fit-ups within a public procurement setting is an advantage
- Knowledge of CFTA and CETA is an advantage
- Experience using an ERP platform is an advantage
- Experience using ServiceNow is an advantage
- Financial acumen is an advantage
- Experience using a contract lifecycle management tool/platform is an advantage
- Bilingual in French and English is an advantage
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance-based incentive
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Work-life balance
- Hybrid work options
- 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation
- Corporate closure period
- Summer early Fridays
- No meeting Fridays
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Training programs
- Workshops
- Language training
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Wellness initiatives
- Mental health support
- Fitness programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Social responsibility programs
- Relocation assistance for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria