Senior Procurement Specialist

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 to lead 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 ResponsibilitiesLead 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 & SkillsMinimum 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.