Ottawa - Senior Special Advisor – Procurement Strategy & Governance
Robertson & Company Ltd.
13 days ago
Contract
On-site
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Title:
Senior Special Advisor – Procurement Strategy & Governance
Location:
Ottawa – mostly remote
Key Responsibilities:
Our client is a federal government organization seeking a senior-level procurement advisor to support strategic transformation initiatives within a complex and regulated environment.
Work will be performed primarily remotely, with occasional travel within Canada (primarily NCR)
Only those who are qualified will be contacted.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.
Robertson is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a certified diverse supplier and actively seek to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive environment.
Senior Special Advisor – Procurement Strategy & Governance
Location:
Ottawa – mostly remote
Key Responsibilities:
Our client is a federal government organization seeking a senior-level procurement advisor to support strategic transformation initiatives within a complex and regulated environment.
- Develop a 2–3 year procurement strategy and roadmap aligned with organizational priorities and digital transformation objectives
- Provide expert advice on federal procurement vehicles, strategies, and compliance frameworks
- Design and implement governance frameworks linking financial and operational risk
- Develop and standardize Statements of Work (SOWs), RFP templates, and evaluation criteria to improve procurement efficiency and compliance
- Conduct market analysis and advise on vendor engagement strategies
- Identify procurement, policy, and operational risks and propose mitigation strategies
- Implement and oversee performance dashboards (Power BI, Excel, etc.) to monitor procurement performance and risk
- Provide executive-level advisory support to senior leadership on procurement strategy and governance
- Establish and improve enterprise-wide procurement and contract management practices
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with federal procurement policies and standards
- Must have a valid Reliability-level clearance with the Government of Canada (or be eligible with 5 years of Canadian residency)
- Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last five (5) years acting in a Director-level role (or equivalent) within a Canadian Crown Agency or Public Sector organization
- Must have experience leading or establishing an enterprise-wide procurement and contract management function with oversight of a portfolio exceeding $50M CAD
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience overseeing IT or infrastructure contracts within a regulated environment
- Must demonstrate experience with:
- Designing governance frameworks linking financial and operational risk
- Creating standardized RFP/SOW templates to improve compliance
- Implementing performance dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Excel) for monitoring procurement performance and risk
- Must demonstrate strong experience providing strategic advisory services to senior leadership
Work will be performed primarily remotely, with occasional travel within Canada (primarily NCR)
Only those who are qualified will be contacted.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.
Robertson is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a certified diverse supplier and actively seek to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive environment.