Senior Technology Purchasing and Contract Specialist required to provide advisory services on IT procurements and managing end-to-end procurement of techno

Our GTA based, Municipal Government Client requires the services of a Senior Technology Purchasing and Contract Specialist to provide strategic procurement advisory services on Information Technology procurements and managing the end-to-end procurement of technology products and services.

ROLE:

o Provide consultation to client divisions, in the coordination and administration of the day-to-day activities associated with bidding/contract

award and subsequent contract administration activities, dealing primarily with contracts related to Information Technology products and services.

o Support the business areas in evaluations of technology products and/or services and in negotiations.

o Manage contracts proactively and support obtaining value.

MUST HAVE:

Completion of a degree in business, commerce, finance and technology or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training and experience

deemed equivalent.

6-8 years of experience in procurement and sourcing, including leadership in the successful execution of large technology contracts.

Thorough knowledge of procurement and contracting principles and practical experience of procurement processes, methods, practices and contract

administration in the Canadian government sector.

Directly related work experience in the procurement and administration of technology goods and services including Statements of Work.

Experience in the preparation of commercial documents for Request for Proposals (RFPs)/Request for Bids (RFBs), Negotiated Requests for

Proposals (NRFPs), Requests for lnformation (RFls), Notices of Intent (NOls), pre-qualifications and contracts.

Work with the Clients, Partners and Team members and Suppliers/Vendors to facilitate Requests for Proposals, Request for Quotes and Invitations to Bid.

Strong analytical and financial modelling skills in software , subscription and cloud based contracts. Proven experience in delivering effective , efficient

and value based outcomes through effective contract management.