Our client in the public sector is looking for a Procurement Lead on a contract basis to help with awarding of contracts for an enterprise data warehouse system implementation.

Ideal candidate has experience in IT procurement contractors, preparation, review and administration of procurement and commercial documents for RFPs, RFQs and legal contracts. As well has knowledge of creating vendor rosters, conducting market scans and other technology procurement.

Duration: 6 months + extension

Location: Hybrid (downtown Toronto 3d/week)

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements detailed plans and recommends procurement approaches regarding program specific requirements.
• Leads the coordination and preparation of the Program related procurements.
• Works with key stakeholders to prepare requirements for all city-wide call documents such as requests for proposal (RFP), requests for quotation (RFQ), requests for supplier qualification (RFSQ),
• Leads and/or provides support with the evaluation of responses and reviews final recommendations
• Negotiates and leads the administration of technology related contracts and agreements for contracted products and services with vendors. Consults with Legal Services to mitigate risk.
• Negotiates with and persuades management, clients, and various stakeholders often with competing and conflicting goals, objectives and priorities.
• Oversees vendor performance ensuring work is being carried out in accordance with the specified terms and conditions. Deals with non-compliance and performance issues with vendors.
• Reviews documentation such as proposals, communications, reports, legal agreements and provides feedback to ensure adherence to procedures, RFP document and responses.

Requirements:

• 10+ years hands-on experience in Procurement and contract administration in Government jurisdictions and or large private sector organizations.
• 5+ years experience in IT Procurement experience in Government jurisdictions and or large private sector organizations.
• Extensive experience with traditional and innovative project management processes, techniques, tools across agile, waterfall, iterative methods associated tools.
• Strong IT knowledge and cyber relevance with cyber threats, trends and technologies.