Procurement Specialist x2 - Construction & IT – Public Sector (3 - 6 month contract)

GTA

$80,000 - $100,000 salary (pro-rated)

We are working with a well-known public sector organization looking for two Procurement Specialists
to join their team. Each role will focus on either IT or Construction procurement although there is
likely to be some other general indirect projects to engage in.

Our client needs a contractor who can get up to speed quickly and will be able to juggle multiple
priorities. You will also need to be able to demonstrate experience managing key stakeholder
relationships.

This role is a perfect opportunity to explore and expand your experience in the public sector
procurement industry. The client operates a hybrid work policy and you would need to go to their
office once or twice a week.

We are seeking contractors who have:

• Previous Public Sector Procurement experience in Ontario

• Experience with either IT or Construction procurement projects

• 5+ years of Procurement experience

• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple projects

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now. Unfortunately, due to
the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted

Senior Buyer-Purchasing
From our roots providing sand to local foundries in the 1880's, Opta has grown to an international
group of companies committed to delivering optimal results for our customers.

Opta's purpose is to be the leading supplier of performance solutions for metallurgical , abrasive,
and specialty chemical applications.

We strive to be the leading provider of innovative steelmaking reagents, slag conditioners, and metal
remediation materials consumed in the North American and European markets.
We aim to be the market leader in steelmaking products through an unwavering focus on supporting
our customers' needs. We will invest in our people with promoting Diversity and Inclusion for the
success of our organization

Committed to our customers to deliver Consistent Quality products, Solutions and Service

SAFETY:

INNOVATION:

Deliver outstanding performance through Continuous Improvement and Creativity

SUSTAINABILITY:

Enhancing Sustainability by respecting and protecting the Environment in the communication where
we live and work

The Senior Buyer will report directly to the Purchasing Manager and will be responsible for
coordinating procurement of maintenance, repair and operations equipment, services, leases and
capital projects for NAM Molten Solutions.

The Senior Buyer will support operations by adhering to our company values and improving our
performance metrics in the areas of maintenance, production, and spending.

Provides leadership to capital project teams.

As a team leader you will be responsible for the timely procurement, negotiation and cost savings for
our indirect material budget of $20,000,000.

Provide support (quotes/options) in response to requests for maintenance, repair, operations

equipment, services, for plant and office.

Ensure that inventory levels of MRO items are optimized to support Operational needs meet
financial objectives by keeping Inventory levels to optimized levels.

Set up RFQ for MRO projects and work in coordination with Project Manager for the RCA
submission.

Commercial Lead for Opta capital project teams to keep suppliers on budget and on time.

Process approved daily requisitions for indirect materials into Purchase Orders.

Create Key Performance Indicators that are aligned with our vision, mission and budget.

Lead the RFQ process through to awarding the Purchase Order.

Adhere to Opta procurement SOPs for onboarding new vendors, approvals, budgets, and supplier
scorecards.

Process internal and third-party corrective actions.

Effectively keep Operations and the Purchasing Manager informed with supply chain developments,
risks, disruptions, and opportunities.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field.

~ Accreditation in Supply Chain professional certification is an asset.

~5+ years' experience in Procurement or Accounting with a focus on Costing.

~ Any licenses or certifications applied to the position would be a plus: C.Experience with Microsoft
Dynamics AX or other ERP Systems.

~ Understanding of Supply Chain, Incoterms, Operations and Costing Accounting.

~ Extended Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits

~ Healthcare Spending Account

~ Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

~ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

T he above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification.

an Opta Group Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing

accommodation for people with disabilities

Procurement Specialist
tart Rate (Non-negotiable): $46.50 per hour

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO
Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new
and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions
to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier.
Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion,
thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Procurement Services Office is looking for a Procurement Specialist who will be dedicated to the
acquisition of goods and services that supply and support our Corporate clients. The Procurement
Specialist partners with the Senior Portfolio Manager, Corporate on complex, unique, high dollar
value, multi-year tendering processes to ensure that resources are dedicated to the completion of
corporate priority projects, which includes participation in regular meetings and communications with
Senior Management, Steering Committees, Legal Counsel, Program Managers, Consultants and
Contractors.

What will I be doing?

• Develops appropriate procurement methods, in conjunction with business unit leaders and assists
in the selection process of bidders.

• Develops special procurement and contract documents for unique procurements including
procurement strategies, revises Instructions to Bidders and suggests modifications to General
Conditions as appropriate for the procurement, reviews technical specifications with the client and
recommends revisions as appropriate, develops criteria for evaluating submissions, responds to
vendor inquiries, facilitates the evaluation process for submissions and recommends award.
Conducts analysis to ensure appropriate insurance, bonding and the requirement for unique terms
and conditions and conducts risk management assessments.

• Supports Senior Portfolio Manager as needed on tendering processes related to complex, unique,
high dollar value construction and consulting projects, multi-year tendering processes to ensure that
adequate resources are dedicated to the timely completion of corporate priority projects, which
includes participation in regular meetings and communications with Senior Management, Steering
Committees, external Legal Counsel, Program Managers, Commercial Management, Consultants
and Contractors.

• Acts as liaison with bidders while tenders are in progress and manages communications and
information flow between clients and vendors.

• Examines, in detail, the contents of all tender bids and Request for Proposals and assesses their
compliance with tender requirements, identifies tenders and Requests for Proposals as responsive
or non-responsive, and prepares a summary of tender results.

• Ensures that procurement processes are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and
corporate policies and procedures to achieve best value.

• Conducts the prequalification of contractors, consultants and vendors for certain projects as
required.

• Administers and directs evaluation process for Request for Proposals.

• Responds to complaints from vendors and defends corporate position, coordinates responses to
technical and administrative tender inquiries (verbally and in writing), arranges for and conducts
debriefings with unsuccessful bidders, discusses contract finalization process with preferred
vendors, including price and terms and conditions.

• Coordinates and prepares addenda to tenders, final contract documents and amendments to
contracts in terms of correctness and, approvals as required.

• Provides input into development of template documents for departmental use.

• Updates electronic and manual procurement logs and milestone schedules.

• Arranges for and acts as Chair of debriefing meetings with unsuccessful bidders.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Successful completion of a university degree, preferably in business, commerce, supply chain

management, engineering or a related discipline, or a combination of education, experience and
training deemed equivalent.

• Five years experience, preferably as Buyer or Specialist in a procurement function, or a position

deemed to be equivalent, administering the procurement process for complex, high-value projects
that includes the development of Request for Proposals (RFP)/Negotiated Contracts (NC)
documentation; specification review and revision; liaising with clients / bidders; detailed analysis of
tender bids for compliance; negotiation and final document preparation.

• Previous experience with construction projects strongly preferred.

• Facilitating and managing Commercially Confidential Meetings (CCM’s) would be considered an

asset.

• Knowledge of purchasing principles and practices normally attained through the completion of a
professional development program with certification such as Supply Chain Management
Professional (SCMP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply
Management (CPSM), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public
Buyer (CPPB), or completion of the Ontario Public Buyers Association’s (OPBA’s) Principles of
Effective Public Purchasing Certificate Program, or any combination of education, training and
experience deemed equivalent.

• Thorough knowledge of computer applications. Must successfully complete any other training
required by corporate policy.

• Strong understanding of tendering and contract law is required.

• Good organization skills are required to effectively administer the overall procurement process for
major purchases and contracts.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills are required in order to establish effective working
relations with client groups and vendors.

Accommodation

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to
creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the
requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation
during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601
or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.

Application Process
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to
communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email
address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive
correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we
will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a
Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or

incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will
be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER

Procurement Specialist
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating Ontario’s
capital markets in accordance with the mandate established in the provincial Securities Act and the
Commodity Futures Act. The mandate of the OSC is to provide protection to investors from unfair,
improper or fraudulent practices, to foster fair, efficient and competitive capital markets and
confidence in the capital markets, to foster capital formation, and to contribute to the stability of the
financial system and the reduction of systemic risk. This mandate is performed through policy,
operational, adjudication and enforcement work. The OSC also contributes to national and global
securities regulation development.

We offer a diverse, fair, and flexible work environment and take pride in our challenging and
rewarding work.

The Procurement Specialist role is an exciting opportunity to utilize a combination of public

procurement, strategy, analysis, and technical knowledge as we continue to increase the strategic
focus of the procurement team as a value adding partner.

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement, the Procurement Specialists responsibilities will include:

• Execute procurement requests from members of the organization and providing consultation and
advice on procurement and process in a manner that is consistent with OSC’s Procurement Policy
and applicable laws, trade agreements and Government directives.

• Drafting procurement documents such as RFx documents as well as evaluation criteria, response
templates and evaluation instructions with an emphasis on Information Technology procurements.
• Supporting clients in the development of their procurement scope and providing guidance
throughout the procurement process.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of continuous improvements of OSC’s

procurement process, framework, and policies.

• Managing the tendering and evaluation processes, including price scoring, consolidation of scores,
award notifications and vendor debriefs.

• Maintaining records relating to procurement activities.

• Working with team to develop and action an annual Procurement Plan.

• Supporting annual and ad hoc reporting to Ontario Government on procurement activity.

• Providing assistance as needed for internal and external audits.

• Recommending procurement policy changes as needed.

• Assisting in the development and reporting of key area metrics related to Procurement.

• Providing input and recommendations on process optimization and improvements to the

procurement and contracts process and conducting quality control functions, as directed.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• A minimum of two to three years of experience as a procurement professional for a public

procuring agency, or equivalent relevant experience as a project manager with experience in
drafting, developing RFx documents in support of information technology and consulting services.

• Post-Secondary Degree in Business Administration, or Commerce, with an emphasis on Strategic

Sourcing / Procurement, or relevant discipline.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external
customers/suppliers at all organizational levels.

• Possess a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

• Have a strong work ethic and organizational skills to meet deadlines.

• Be internally motivated and able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.)

• Experience in government related industry required.

What we offer at the OSC:

• Competitive compensation package which includes performance-based incentives and a premier

pension plan

• Generous vacation and personal time entitlements

• Best in class comprehensive health and wellness benefit package

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Training and development programs

• Flexible hybrid work environment (3 days in office each week at 20 Queen Street West).

Grow your career and make a difference working at the OSC.

• OSC Employees, please apply in Workday using the OSC Internal Jobs Report in your Jobs Hub*

We thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario Securities Commission. We will contact those
selected for an interview.

The OSC is committed to diversity and providing an inclusive workplace and providing
accommodation in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the
Human Rights Code. It is our priority to ensure employment opportunities are visible and barrier-free
to all under-represented groups including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups,
people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQ2S community, to achieve an employee
demographic profile reflective of the demographic profile of Ontarians.

The OSC is a proud partner with the following organizations: BlackNorth Initiative, Canadian Centre
for Diversity and Inclusion, and Pride at Work Canada

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting
our confidential inbox HRRecruitment@osc.gov.on.ca.

Visit Accessibility at the OSC to review the OSC’s policies on accessibility and accommodation in
the workplace.

Why work here?

At the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), we carry-out challenging and meaningful work within a
collaborative culture to deliver strong investor protection and foster confidence in capital markets.
Evolving financial markets mean new ways of thinking, and every day is an opportunity to learn,
innovate and grow professionally in a supportive, stimulating workplace
Procurement Specialist #: 24-00810
Title: Procurement Specialist

Duration: 12 months

Location: Oakville, ON

Job Description

• A procurement specialist is responsible for ensuring a company has the right materials and equipment
necessary to function.

• They work within a given budget to purchase goods and services for an organization.

• Ensures that the items and services are purchased from specified suppliers and are delivered according
to agreed terms and conditions.

• Compares prices amongst various vendors in order to make sound purchasing decisions.

• Negotiates with contractors on price, mode of shipping, and delivery time.

• Orders goods such as office supplies on a continuing basis in order to maintain certain inventory levels.

• Checks invoices for accuracy and authorizes the accounts payable department to issue payment.

• Evaluates the performance of certain vendors in order to decide whether or not to continue buying
from them.

• Inventories items in order to determine which ones need to be purchased.

• Enters data concerning inventory and order amounts into a computer database.

• Interfaces with other staff to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.

• Reviews planned orders, creates requisitions for purchased items, and manages approval process.

• Transmits and prioritizes approved purchase orders and supporting documents to suppliers.

• Tracks order acknowledgement, prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and
provides visibility of potential interruptions to internal customers.

• Tracks orders and confirms system lead times, delivery dates, and costs.

• Reviews, updates, and maintains purchase orders until they are closed.
• Ensures orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts, reports non-conformance activity.

• Identifies opportunities and implements actions to achieve efficiency.

Senior Procurement Specialist

We are currently looking for motivated Senior Procurement Specialist to join our winning team. Our
ideal candidate is an energetic self starter who appreciates the challenge of managing the procurement
of their product lines, has a keen appreciation for the buying process, is experienced at analyzing
commodity markets and gets energized by negotiating and closing the perfect deal.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent experience)

• Designation Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or working towards designation

considered an asset

• Minimum 3-5 years related experience

• Experience in Manufacturing industry considered an asset

• Team player mentality with the ability to multitask

• Strong intrapersonal skills

• Knowledgeable regarding strategic sourcing, data analysis & supplier management concepts

• Able to works under limited direction - independently determine and develop approach to solutions

• Able to manage multiple projects in tight timelines with high attention to detail (Project Management
skills)

• Strong sense of urgency

• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams

• Excellent computer skills; Microsoft, Excel, Oracle, ERP

• Strong financial and data analysis as it pertains to purchasing

• High attention to detail

• Proven purchasing and negotiation skills

• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written

• Bilingualism considered an asset

• Some travel may be required

Please note because of a high number of applicants, only selected candidates will be contacted we thank
you for your interest!

Responsibilities

• Become a Champion of your product lines by continuously wanting to know more and help improve
different aspects of the organization.

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials is available when required for key product line(s) and ensure
inventory min/max levels are maintained

• Monitor and minimize total cost of ownership regarding material purchases; search for alternate
sources of supply and negotiate pricing agreements and contracts as required.

• Actively learn to understand the different markets and cost drivers to better react to changes with plan
for optimal results.

• Monitor commodities and make recommendations to meet ever changing conditions

• Align purchasing projects with corporates strategic direction

• Prepare technical specifications for RFP's

• Explore alternate sources of supplies and negotiate new contracts as needed

• Monitor and analyze key commodities and explore opportunities to maximize business decisions

• Develop and build relationships with key suppliers. Measures supplier performance using quantitative
data based on cost, quality and service levels.

• International sourcing experience would be considered a strong asset.

• Analyze current procurement methods and initiate continuous improvement processes to maximize
efficiency

• Manage and build both internal and external relationships

• All other duties as assigned

• Competitive Wages

• Full Benefits from day one!

• RRSP with Employer contribution

• Vacation and Personal Days

• Community Volonteer day

• Team Member Recognition events (ex: BBQ)

• Our Strongest Asset: Our Team