Hybrid Procurement Specialist (Operations) en Defence Construction Canada

 This posting is for two positions based out of the Ontario Regional Office

The Procurement Specialist (Operations) coordinates and tracks procurement planning activities, manages procurement risks and researches innovative ways to manage procurements for all programs throughout the region. The incumbent provides guidance and advice to Contract Services service line staff within the region. The incumbent manages the Client-Partner relationship and develops creative solutions, and also focuses on quality and timeliness of deliverables. 

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all inclusive:
Primary

• Provide advice on all aspects of procurement to meet Client-Partner needs for complex procurements
• Coordinate, implement and track procurement planning activities for all programs with regional and site staff 
• Lead, participate in and promote procurement planning with the Client-Partners
• Negotiate procurement approaches and performance measures with the Client-Partners for all programs
• Review and approve the initiation and award of contracts within delegated authority
• Make recommendations on the initiation and award of contracts exceeding delegated authority
• Ensure all contracting activities are carried out in an ethical and transparent manner to facilitate access, and ensure competition and best value 
• Research innovative procedures (e.g. process improvements, procurement techniques for unique requirements)
• Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
• Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
• Manage risk

Other

• Support the Regional Service Line Leader, Contract Services, in coaching and mentoring service line staff
• Help create strategies for complex procurements
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS 
General and Specific Knowledge

• Construction, engineering, architecture and/or environmental services
• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in procurement
• DCC and Client-Partner procurement processes and procedures
• Government policies and trade agreements
• Project and risk management principles

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

• Minimum: university degree in architecture, engineering, environmental sciences or related field with eight years’ relevant experience in construction, procurement and/or environment, or the equivalent

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Apply project and risk management techniques
• Demonstrate leadership

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

• Provide functional direction and advice to other employees and to Client-Partners

WORKING CONDITIONS 

• Typical office environment with occasional travel