Procurement officer

Job Description :

The Senior IT Procurement Consultant will work with the client and the procurement team to assimilate business requirements and provide strategic advice relating to developing a procurement approach as well as develop all procurement documents at the request of the client and Project Authority.

The Senior IT Procurement Consultant will be required to lead and assist the client through the entire RFP procurement process lifecycle, including any resulting negotiations and transition periods.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Providing recommendations and advice regarding the procurement and project plans and initiatives;
• Providing advice and guidance and contributing to the development and refinement of the Statement of Requirements, evaluation methodology (including the mandatory and point rated requirements sections), the financial evaluation section, the Master Services Agreement or any other requirements for complex RFP’s, RFQ’s, RFI’s and any other associated solicitation documents;
• Leading and producing the required documentation for information, training and briefing sessions.
• Ensuring strict adherence to Corporate Policies and Procedures, applicable Legislation, International Trade Agreements, etc;
• Conducting cost benefit analysis of alternatives (including life cycle costing analysis);
• Facilitating stakeholder consultations;
• Participating in draft reviews, providing advice and guidance on best practices and recommended revisions;
• Contributing to the development of the overall project scoping and approach;
• Assisting and providing guidance on Supplier negotiations;
• Confirming business requirements and establishing the requirements for procurement documents;
• Overseeing the procurement aspects of the transition-out of the existing contract and transition-in of the new contract; and
• Contributing to procurement reporting (briefing note, PowerPoint presentation, vendor letter, etc.).

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Duration : 12 Months

Location : Ottawa - remote

Security Clearance : Enhanced Reliability