Senior Government Procurement Specialists - Contract - 17328

About the Opportunity

We have 3 exciting roles open for Senior Procurement Specialists with government experience. These contacts start in June and run until January 2025 with a possibility of extension.

The work will be done on a hybrid basis and our client’s office is located downtown in Ottawa.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Assisting in setting up and managing contracts in response to operational surges
• Ensuring ongoing support for the Government of Canada’s HR & Pay Systems
• Facilitating procurement processes
• Engaging in effective communication with stakeholders and vendors
• Seeking clarification on procurement requirements
• Advising on procurement strategy
• Actively contributing to advancing the team’s current strategic sourcing objectives

About You

The successful candidate will have the following :

• Previous government experience is required
• Valid Security Clearance at a minimum level of Enhanced Reliability
• You have completed at least three (3) IT procurement requests for software, license support (SLSA), or three (3) IT procurement RFP processes that are standalone requirements, or three (3) Task-Based informatics professional services (TBIPS), or three (3) Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS), or a combination of the four, each with a contract value of $1 million or greater for each procurement request
• You hold a Certificate, diploma, or degree from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution in a relevant field or an acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.

A copy of the certificate, diploma, or degree, as applicable, must be provided

You have a minimum of 6 years of experience within the last 10 years as lead Procurement Specialist or Procurement Manager, to plan and execute a competitive procurement process for a Government (Federal, Provincial, Territorial, Municipal, or Crown Corporation) client

About the Job

These resources are required to perform the following tasks (but not limited to) in support of the :

• Vendor Management
• Developing and maintaining Vendor & Client communication and relationships to collect essential procurement documents
• Providing direction and guidance to client’s requirements by leveraging different
• procurement strategies
• Collaborating with clients to draft Statements of Work (SOWs), Terms of Agreement

TAs), Security Requirement Check Lists (SRCLs) and Evaluation Grids

• Collaborating with contracting authorities to determine procurement strategies that advance the branch’s strategic sourcing goals
• Maintaining clear documentation of the contracts to establish an audit trail
• Assisting in the development of procurement policies and procedures
• Monitoring and tracking Tas usage and recommending contract amendments as needed
• Performing contract management tasks
• Participating in bid evaluations and ensuring compliance with the RFP requirements
• Liaising with the contracting authorities within the PSPC Procurement Branch and PSPC’s Departmental Acquisition Services

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