Senior Procurement Specialist to create RFIs/RFPs for software acquisitions

Our valued Public Sector client requires a Senior Procurement Specialist to create RFIs/RFPs for software acquisitions

The contractor will be responsible but not limited to:

• Meet with stakeholders to gather information on potential complex procurements requirements. Identify opportunities for innovation, cost savings, risk reduction, ect.
• Write, review, and finalize Statements of Work.
• Write, review, and finalize selection methodologies and evaluation criteria (mandatory and point rated).
• Conduct technical evaluations, as needed.
• Plan and coordinate procurement activities for stakeholders including financial estimates, business requirements and contracting options (project procurement management, cost and estimate Management, sole source versus RFP process).
• Identify potential problems and propose solutions with contract management.
• Ensure stakeholders are provided with timely and accurate project information and status updates.
• Develop and implement monitoring of systems for contract delivery and continuing service delivery. Ensure a consistent, coherent, and well-coordinated strategy on procurement initiatives and related activities.

Must-haves:

• 3+ years of procurement experience with the Government of Canada
• 2+ years of software acquisition experience
• Reliability clearance

Nice-to-have:

• Bilingual