Procurement Specialist

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for a flexible contract opportunity We are seeking a Procurement Specialist on behalf of our client a well-established organization in Bedford Nova Scotia. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior procurement professional experienced buyer or someone with public-sector purchasing experience to provide additional support to an established procurement function with the flexibility of a hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Support day-to-day procurement activities and purchasing requirements
• Assist in managing purchasing demands and provide additional coverage as needed
• Assist with procurement related to building facilities and operational requirements
• Obtain and evaluate quotes bids and other supplier information
• Coordinate purchasing activities in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Review and process procurement-related invoices
• Communicate with vendors suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding orders pricing deliveries and discrepancies
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records
• Ensure purchasing activities meet organizational regulatory and public-sector procurement standards
• Provide general procurement support as priorities arise

• Previous experience in procurement purchasing buying or supply chain
• Experience working within a public-sector quasi-government university insurance or similarly regulated environment is highly preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement or ERP systems
• Proven experience managing purchasing requirements with a high degree of accuracy and accountability
• Strong vendor communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

If interested in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

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Administrative Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals regardless of their race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age ability religion or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians Indigenous/Aboriginal People Racially Visible Persons Women Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process such as an interview or testing please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.