Procurement assistant Jobs in Markham, ON

Procurement Specialist (Design, Engineering & Technical Services)

Job Title :

Procurement Specialist – Temporary Full-Time (6-Month Contract, with possible extensions)

Work Arrangement :

Hybrid – Primarily office-based with up to 3 remote days / week (as approved). Remote work must be performed in Ontario. Occasional short-notice onsite presence may be required.

Hours : 35 hours / week

Location :

North York, ON (occasional travel within the Greater Toronto Area).

Role Overview :

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to support pre-award procurement activities in the Design, Engineering, and Technical Services category for a large public-sector capital procurement team. This role involves leading complex professional services procurements, developing sourcing strategies, coordinating high-value contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and guiding internal stakeholders throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for engineering, architectural, design / build, and technical service requirements.
• Prepare, review, and refine specialized procurement documents, including statements of work, specifications, and commercial requirements.
• Develop evaluation methodologies, scoring matrices, and submission requirements for complex professional services procurements.
• Lead procurement planning meetings, schedule development, risk assessments, and procurement strategy discussions.
• Conduct market research to support sourcing strategies and benchmark pricing.
• Facilitate vendor meetings, pre-bid sessions, site tours, negotiations, consensus evaluations, interviews, and debriefs.
• Act as primary point of contact for all procurement inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Analyze proposals for commercial compliance and prepare award recommendations and reports.
• Support contract finalization, including negotiation of terms, pricing, and documentation.
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free work environment.

Qualifications & Experience :

Required :

Education :

University degree or College diploma in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Assets :

Contract Term :

6 months with the possibility of extensions up to 1.5 years in 6-month increments.

Thank you for your interest in our position. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request. This job post is for a recruitment campaign.