Procurement Specialist

Overview

Procurement Specialist. Competition # : TOP-200-001. Corporate Services Department. Full-Time, Permanent. The Town of Paradise is seeking a Procurement Specialist. Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing and Risk Management, this position administers the Town's procurement process by acting as a liaison between departments and bidders / contractors and ensuring open and fair competitive bidding that complies with applicable legislation, regulations, policies and procedures. This includes the preparation of documents, writing and recommending specific language, terms and conditions, corresponding with bidders, compiling and reviewing bid information, notifying successful and unsuccessful bidders, and the preparation of contracts. The role will monitor procurement activities for compliance, assist with creating and maintaining required documentation, and proactively identify potential issues and resolutions within the procurement process. It will also assist in providing ongoing development, support and training to Town staff with respect to procurement processes, policy and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Town\'s procurement process and act as a liaison between departments, bidders / contractors, ensuring open and fair competitive bidding in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Prepare documents, write and recommend language, terms and conditions; correspond with bidders; compile and review bid information; notify successful and unsuccessful bidders; prepare contracts.
• Monitor procurement activities for compliance and assist with creating and maintaining required documentation.
• Proactively identify potential issues and resolutions within the procurement process.
• Assist in providing ongoing development, support and training to Town staff regarding procurement processes, policy and legislation.

Qualifications

Compensation and How to Apply

The annual salary scale is $74,826.70 - $93,533.37 with an exceptional benefits package. The deadline to apply is September 29, 2025. Interested applicants may submit an updated resume and cover letter, clearly stating the Competition Number, to : Human Resources, Town of Paradise, 28 McNamara Drive, Paradise, NL A1L 0A6. Email : careers@paradise.ca. The Town of Paradise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Paradise thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Town of Paradise

With a population of approximately 23,000, the Town of Paradise is proud to be one of Atlantic Canada\'s fastest-growing municipalities with the youngest average-aged population in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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