Procurement Specialist

Join the team that is building a trusted internet for Canadians! CIRA is best known for managing the system that keeps more than 3 million .CA domains running as smooth as maple syrup, but we do so much more to help Canadians thrive on the internet.  

Whether it’s our cybersecurity products that protect Canadians online, our advocacy work that fights for a better internet, or our Net Good Grants that support hundreds of community-led internet projects across Canada—we work every day to keep the internet strong and free. Join us!  

Who you are:  

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our Finance team. You will play a key role in enabling effective, compliant, and well-governed procurement across the organization. 

This role is best suited for someone who combines strong operational execution with sound judgment. You are comfortable owning procurement processes end-to-end, while working collaboratively with business units, Legal, Security, and Finance to ensure appropriate oversight and risk management. 

You are detail-oriented, proactive, and able to identify when to escalate risks or concerns. You thrive in a cross-functional environment and bring a pragmatic, service-oriented approach to procurement. 

What you’ll do: 

• Partner with business units to understand procurement needs and support vendor selection processes
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of specifications, pricing, approvals and budget alignment 
• Coordinate procurement activities from intake through to contract execution and supplier onboarding
• Monitor order fulfillment and ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Ensure procurement activities meet governance, audit, and information security requirements
• Identify and escalate legal, financial, or information security risk, and ensure appropriate review by Legal, Security, and Finance
• Participate in audit and compliance activities, working with auditors and maintaining procurement documentation to support supplier reviews and control requirements
• Track contract renewals and proactively manage timelines to avoid auto-renewals or service disruption
• Maintain required supplier documentation (e.g., insurance certificates, reports) 
• Support supplier governance activities, including performance monitoring, contract compliance
• Escalate supplier performance or contractual issues as needed
• Support and/or lead sourcing activities (RFPs, RFQs, competitive quotes) in collaboration with business units
• Ensure sourcing processes are fair, transparent, and aligned with organizational policies
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, tools, and policies and promote consistent procurement practices across the organization 

What you bring: 

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management (preferably in a technology or services environment)
• Post-secondary education in business, supply chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Procurement certification (or in progress) is an asset
• Experience supporting or leading RFP/RFQ processes
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, including contract coordination and supplier management
• Ability to identify risks in vendor engagements and escalate appropriately to Legal, Security, or Finance
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems for procurement activities is an asset
• Experience working cross-functionally with business stakeholders
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities 

Who we are:  

At CIRA, we’re driven by a passion to make a positive impact on Canada’s digital future. We’re not just asking, ‘What more can we do?’—we’re actively exploring new frontiers to enhance and secure the internet for all Canadians. Our recognition as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for ten years is a testament to our vibrant culture. We believe in fostering an environment where collaboration and candour are second nature and where diverse perspectives are integral to our success, because we know that great ideas come from everywhere. If you’re passionate about innovation and ready to make a difference in a dynamic field, join us and help shape the future of the internet!  

CIRA embraces a blend of remote and IRL in-office work to keep our team connected and engaged. Our Ottawa headquarters is a hub for regular events and social activities that bring our team together, encouraging a strong sense of community within our organization. No matter where you work from, you'll always feel part of our vibrant team and our shared mission. 

At CIRA, people remain at the centre of our recruitment process. While CIRA uses recruitment platforms that include artificial intelligence-enabled features, which may be used to support administrative processes or skills-based assessments, these features are intended to assist our recruitment activities and do not replace human judgment. All applicant screenings, interviews, evaluations and selection decisions are conducted by our staff. Artificial intelligence is not used to make autonomous or final hiring decisions.   

This posting is for an existing vacancy. For any accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleandculture@cira.ca