Job Description:
Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects within the category management initiative, ensuring alignment with government procurement policies and objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and prepare controlling documentation for procurement plans and processes.
• Develop effective communications processes to ensure adequate project progress and issue reporting to all participants and stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate procurement activities including financial estimate, business technical requirements and contracting options.
• Additional procurement related responsibilities as required by the Project Delivery Manager.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in coordinating and facilitating meetings with internal stakeholders across ministries, suppliers, and external partners to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Procurement Process Assistance: Support end-to-end procurement activities, including market research, drafting procurement documents, coordinating evaluations, and tracking contract performance.
• Process Improvement: Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Assist in developing resources, presentations, and training materials to promote category management principles across the organization.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A diploma or degree in business administration, supply chain management, public administration, or a related field.
• Relevant work experience in procurement, project coordination, or category management is an asset.

Project Coordination Skills:

• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic goals.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support stakeholder onboarding and training.

Time Management Skills:

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously.

Presentation Skills:

• Experience in developing professional presentations and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Knowledge of Procurement Policies:

• Familiarity with public sector procurement policies, regulations, and best practices would be considered as an asset.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Technical Proficiency:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and procurement-related software or tools.

Must Have:

• Active participation in large, complex procurement(s). 3 years
• Experience in a project management role. 3 years
• Minimum combined years of relevant education and experience in a role similar to this.
• Experience must be applicable to this role.
• Acceptable education includes degrees, diplomas and certificates. 6 years

Nice to Have:

• Experience functioning on an individual basis and in a team/group environment. 3 years
• Experience in a leadership and/or facilitation role. 3 years
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP. 3 years
• Experience with written and verbal communications including specific experience in drafting strategic business and technical documentation. 3 years

Scoring Methodology:

• Financial/Pricing: 10%.
• Resource Qualifications: 30%.
• Interview Process: 60%.