Senior Purchasing & Contract Specialist
- Provide strategic procurement advisory services on Information Technology procurements and managing the end-to-end procurement of technology products and services for the City of Toronto.
- Provide consultation to TSD and 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.
- Support the business areas in evaluations of technology products and/or services and in negotiations.
- Manage contracts proactively and support obtaining value to the Client at renewal
Duties
-Support division in negotiating and advising contract owner in development of -Contract Management plan
-Execution of required steps in the process to deliver new and existing contracts across technology group
-Includes demand management, supplier agreement reviews, legal and procurement procedure and follow city procurement practices and policies -support negotiation of software , hardware and professional service agreements with contract owners
-Develop and support key contract analytics across licensing , subscription , services and assets to support value based contract outcomes
-Report to Team Lead – Contract Management
Qualifications
- 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.
- Ability to operate strategically, manage complex problems, employ interactive and effective communications and foster collaborative relationships
- 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
Deliverables
-Contract Renewal and analysis
-Required Contract Documentation from Contract owners with negotiated terms and pricing
-Supporting analysis of key contract indicators (volume , price, terms and conditions, etc)
-Total cost of ownership analysis
-Offer sheets and financial documentation
-Governance material
-Mandatory audit requirements (ie: Utilization , volume , asset management plan etc)
-Review and summary of outcomes of contracts
-Required procurement summaries
-Support City staff reports on contracts requiring approvals.
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$45.00 and CA$55.00
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.
Tundra Technical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.
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