Senior Procurement Specialist

Position Accountabilities

• Assesses and manages procurement risks including supply chain disruptions, supplier performance, contract compliance, and fraud prevention, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies and controls.
• Leads procurement transactions, standard contract review and related processing activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational policies
• Leads a variety of public solicitations on behalf of PRPA, including the preparation of RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs; facilitation of evaluation processes, and support of contract awards.
• Identifies and implements improvements in procurement workflows, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and contributes to the development and continuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures, and templates.
• Supports sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection, reduce costs, and improve service levels, providing advice on sourcing approaches and exceptions as needed.
• Analyzes procurement spending trends and identifies opportunities for cost reductions, bulk purchasing, and supplier consolidation, providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Supports the assessment and monitoring of supplier performance, negotiating favorable contract terms to achieve best value and risk mitigation.
• Oversees procurement activities to ensure adherence to procurement policies, trade agreements, and regulatory requirements, maintaining transparency and fairness in procurement activities.
• Manages procurement budgets and applies financial analysis, including total cost of ownership, lifecycle costing, and capital vs. operational expenditure evaluation to optimize purchasing decisions and organizational value.
• Understands tax implications in procurement, including GST / HST / PST application, Input Tax Credit recovery, tax-exempt considerations, and capital equipment tax treatment, ensuring compliant and cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Manages the use of procurement software and digital tools to enhance efficiency, streamline approvals, and improve spend visibility, and supports digital transformation initiatives to enhance user adoption and data accuracy.
• Mentors and collaborates with internal departments to align procurement activities with organizational needs and priorities, providing coaching and training to build procurement literacy and compliance across departments.
• Conducts market research to identify emerging trends, potential cost savings, and new supplier opportunities.
• Tracks procurement metrics, prepares reports, and provides insights to support data-driven decision-making.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with suppliers to improve service quality and reduce costs, ensuring performance feedback and continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager, Procurement & Contract Management.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Formal Education

Related Experience

Other Requirements

Strong judgment and tact in dealing with sensitive issues and confidential information.

The base salary range for this role is $105,820 to $132,274.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are at the heart of PRPA’s culture and play a vital role in our growth strategy. We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels a sense of belonging and can contribute to their maximum potential. Our differences are the reason great things happen here. If you are an applicant in need of accommodations or special assistance throughout the interview process, please submit a request by email to careers@rupertport.com.

Individuals of Indigenous descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

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