Senior IT Procurement Specialist - Remote / Telecommute

Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy And Execution:

• Develops procurement and contracting documentation to support transparent, fair, and efficient sourcing processes.
• Leads end-to-end procurement activities including RFPs, NRFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and other RFX processes.
• Manages evaluations, vendor debriefings, and contract negotiations.
• Ensures procurement methodologies align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Project And Stakeholder Management:

• Manages procurement activities across multiple projects, working closely with project managers and governance teams.
• Collaborates with business and IT leadership to define project scope, objectives, timelines, risks, and budgets related to procurement.
• Provides procurement guidance to internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.

Planning, Reporting And Governance:

• Produces and presents procurement deliverables to internal teams, steering committees, and stakeholders.
• Develops and monitors procurement-related project plans, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Tracks project progress and reports on milestones, risks, budgets, and resource utilization.
• Facilitates issue tracking, resolution, and closure within procurement processes.

Contract Management And Compliance:

• Drafts, reviews, and manages vendor contracts in complex environments.
• Ensures compliance with Canadian public sector procurement regulations, trade agreements, and internal policies.
• Applies frameworks such as NWPTA, CETA, CFTA, and CUSMA to procurement activities.

Process Improvement And Advisory:

• Provides strategic recommendations on procurement methodologies, dependencies, and resource planning.
• Supports continuous improvement of procurement processes and governance practices.
• Guides project teams in setting priorities and ensuring timely delivery of procurement tasks.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related field required.

Required Skills And Experience:

• 5+ years of experience leading RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, NRFPs, and contract negotiations.
• 8+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, and managing vendor contracts.
• 8+ years of experience providing procurement advisory to stakeholders and leadership.
• 8+ years of experience in Canadian public sector procurement, including regulatory and policy compliance.
• 7+ years of experience applying trade agreements such as NWPTA, CETA, CFTA, and CUSMA.
• Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle, governance, and contract law.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as SCMA, Certified Public Procurement Officer, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting modernization initiatives, digital transformation, or cloud-based procurement.
• Ability to evaluate cost models, pricing structures, and contract risks.
• Experience procuring IT solutions including software, hardware, cloud services, cybersecurity tools, and integrations.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with strong cross-functional communication skills.