Procurement Specialist

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

$50 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Manage indirect procurement for the NPI Equipment Engineering group, including RFx processes, contract negotiations, supplier relationships, and performance monitoring. Coordinate with engineering, legal, finance, logistics, and inventory teams to maintain material availability, control costs, and meet delivery needs.

Job details

About Calian At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government. We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team. Job Type: Full-time contract (12 months) Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Procurement Specialist. The successful candidate will manage indirect procurement categories, develop supplier relationships, and lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure cost efficiency, operational excellence, and alignment with business objectives. This role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning skills to drive procurement initiatives and deliver measurable savings while fostering a culture of integrity and teamwork. Responsibilities Handle indirect procurement categories for the NPI Equipment Engineering group to align with business objectives and ensure cost efficiency. Develop and execute RFx documents (RFPs, RFQs, etc.), negotiating contracts on payment terms, pricing, lead times, and minimum order quantities (MOQ). Lead complex RFx projects by collaborating with engineering, legal, and finance teams to implement contracts such as Statements of Work (SOW), Purchase Engagement Letters (PEL), Master Purchase Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA). Build and maintain strong relationships with over 50 suppliers, ensuring effective communication and resolving issues promptly. Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with pricing and lead time goals while mitigating shortages and cost increases. Manage inventory to ensure the availability of required materials and safety stock, optimizing turnover and collaborating with logistics teams to meet delivery needs. Aligning purchases with financial outlooks, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and improving financial performance. Work closely with Test Station build team and inventory management to prevent shortages and handle day-to-day requests for part orders. Qualifications Post secondary education in engineering, business, supply chain, or related field. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement, material management, or relevant areas. High level of proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of Power BI. Familiarity with Agile and Oracle systems is advantageous. Compensation Up to $50/hour “Final compensation will be based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and contract conditions.” Vacancy We have 1 (one) available position At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team. # #ID-DR1# AI Usage Disclosure At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in engineering, business, supply chain, or a related field, plus 3–5 years of procurement, material management, or related experience. Candidates should be highly proficient in Excel; working knowledge of Power BI is required, while familiarity with Agile and Oracle is advantageous.