Senior Purchasing Specialist

Since 1996, HR Associates has been a trusted partner to public and broader public sector organizations across Ontario. We specialize in placing interim professionals and administrative resources within the public, broader public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our consultants bring deep domain experience, a rigorous selection approach, and a strong commitment to client confidentiality. Our public sector client is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist for a short-term assignment to support complex procurement activities, purchasing processes, and supplier and contract management. Key Responsibilities Plan and coordinate procurement activities for a range of complex goods and services. Review business requirements and determine appropriate procurement strategies and processes. Prepare specifications and manage tenders, quotations, and proposal processes, including evaluation and award. Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders regarding scope, pricing, terms, and conditions. Prepare and execute contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and related procurement documentation. Support contract administration, supplier performance, compliance, and procurement-related issue resolution. Monitor procurement trends, regulatory requirements, and market developments. Qualifications University degree with relevant procurement experience. Working toward or in the process of obtaining a recognized professional purchasing designation. Strong knowledge of procurement practices, principles, policies, and procedures. Experience with tenders, proposals, quotations, contract administration, and supplier negotiations. Knowledge of contract law, risk management, and public-sector procurement requirements. Strong judgment, organization, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please call 416-237-1500 x.235.

Plan and coordinate complex procurement activities, including managing tenders, quotations, and proposal processes. Execute contracts and purchase orders while monitoring supplier performance and regulatory compliance.

Requires a university degree and progress toward a professional purchasing designation. Candidates must have strong knowledge of public-sector procurement practices, contract law, and risk management.

• Risk ManagementPreferred
• Stakeholder ManagementPreferred

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• Procurement Strategy
• Contract Management
• Supplier Negotiation
• Tender Management
• Public Sector Procurement
• Contract Law
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Purchase Orders
• Supplier Performance Monitoring
• Proposal Evaluation
• Procurement Compliance

• Government & Public Sector
• Logistics
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level