Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

We are actively seeking Procurement Specialists. The ideal candidates are senior staffing professionals with a minimum of 5 years experience within the federal government. Successful candidates will have the ability to work both independently and as part of a strong and dynamic team with proven experience working within the public sector within a professional services environment.

Daily Tasks and Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Completing procurement processes, including analysis, finalization of solicitation documents, creating and posting RFPs, managing questions received, discussions with stakeholders, evaluating proposals, validating security, and awarding and managing related contracts;
• Writing statements of work, project background, scope, deliverables and tasks;
• Providing advice on the effectiveness of solicitation assessment instruments and assisting in the development of proper solicitation instruments for success;
• Providing advice and interpreting complex contracting issues including procurement policies, procedures and options available;
• Performing quality assurance reviews on contracts and procurements, including terms and conditions, clauses, organizational policies, security regulations, trade agreements, selection methodology, basis of payment and evaluation criteria;
• Conducting bid evaluations using best practice methodologies, tools, and procedures;
• Coordinating and tracking information using MS suite of tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Analyzing business requirements, identifying gaps and making recommendations to management;
• Planning, coordinating, preparing, and controlling documentation for procurement plans and processes, depending on the method of procurement;
• Monitoring the implementation and operations of the contract against established goals, objectives, and milestones;
• Developing and implementing procurement controls, monitoring contract delivery systems, continued service delivery and reporting procedures, and managing changes; and
• Attend meetings with key stakeholders to determine the scope of the project and required procurement activities.

Desired Skills and Experience (must be demonstrated in Resume / CV)

Security Clearance

Candidates must be eligible for a valid Government of Canada security clearance to a minimum of Level I - Enhanced Reliability. To meet this requirement, candidates must be Canadian Citizens, having lived in Canada for a minimum of five (5) years. Candidates residing outside of Canada or those who have not resided in Canada for a minimum of five (5) years will not be given consideration.

QMR is a Top-Secret Facility cleared organization.

L anguage Requirements

Unilingual (English or French) or Bilingual (English and French)