Job Description

Job Description

Position : Procurement Specialist / Procurement Coordinator

Contract Duration : 5 months

Pay : $30-$32 / hr

Location : Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Job Description : Requirements :

1. Conduct end-to-end procurement activities to acquire Information Technology goods / services and Information Technology consulting services in the Central Agencies I&IT Cluster (CAC).

2. Provide expert procurement policy interpretation and advice ensuring compliance with OPS / Ministry Procurement Directives and Guidelines, and the Operating Procedures of the Provincial Trade Agreements.

3. Procure Software Licenses and Maintenance Agreements.

4. Assist senior staff with preparing and conducting Request for Proposal (RFB) / Request for Bids (RFB) processes.

5. Conduct external Contractors Security Clearance process as required by Ministry Clients.

6. Prepare reports and PowerPoint Presentation slides as required by management.

Duties and Responsibility

• Providing expert policy interpretation and advice on alternative procurement / business opportunities or strategies, and making recommendations involving functional capabilities of alternate product / service providers, related to the acquisition of a variety of Information Technology (IT) goods and services and IT consulting services, ensuring compliance with OPS / Ministry Directives and Guidelines, and the Operating Procedures of the Provincial Trade Agreements.
• Organizing, coordinating, and developing generic specifications and weighted evaluation criteria in consultation with clients for IT goods / services and consulting services in order to meet the diverse operational and program requirements of the different business units of the Ministries and the Central Agencies Cluster; providing advice and guidance to clients on procurement procedures and policies, supply and delivery options, contract management, and procurement best practices.
• Developing, negotiating and managing large complex tenders, investigating and resolving major disputes with both clients and suppliers, making recommendations to clients on tender award and withholding award approval in cases of non-compliance with directives / policy / evaluation methodology etc. Conducting vendor sourcing research by utilizing in-house catalogues, Internet, standing agreements, MERX Canadian Public Tenders service and by visiting manufacturers, suppliers and trade shows; researching / evaluating new / specialized products to determine potential for ministry use.
• Performing procurement processes for IT goods / services and IT Consulting Services on behalf of the CAC and client areas. Determining appropriate sourcing strategies and preparing procurement requisitions using the Integrated Financial Information System (IFIS). Maintaining other procurement related databases.

Knowledge

Skills

We thank you for your interest in the position, however, only those who are qualified will be contacted

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion; creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong.  We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal / Native American status or any other legally-protected factors.  We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience; accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Company Description

Robertson & Company Ltd. is a leading professional services firm providing recruitment-related, advisory and consulting services to corporations, professional organizations, governments, and public & private institutions.

Company Description

Robertson & Company Ltd. is a leading professional services firm providing recruitment-related, advisory and consulting services to corporations, professional organizations, governments, and public & private institutions.