Senior Procurement Advisor

Loading Back to search results Apply By: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 11:59 pm EST Senior Procurement Advisor Job ID: 250712 Posting status: Open Organization: Ministry of the Solicitor General Division: Corporate Services Division City: Toronto Position(s) language: English Job term: 2 Temporary - up to 12 months with possible extension Job code: 6A004 - Admin06 Salary: $86,379.00 - $127,288.00 Per year Showcase your leadership, strategic insight, and expertise in procurement with the Ministry of the Solicitor General's Procurement and Business Improvement Branch. We are seeking seasoned procurement professionals to join our team in delivering high value advisory services on complex and ministry wide procurements. In this senior role, you will guide ministry partners through end to end procurement planning, drive compliance with government policies and best practices, and contribute to innovative approaches that support ministry priorities and operational excellence. What a career in the OPS can offer you The OPS is committed to be an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. In addition to flexible work arrangements, a collegial and professional work culture, career growth and development and on-the-job training to help you succeed, we offer a competitive Total Compensation Package. About the job You will: provide advisory services to ministry clients on, policies, approval processes and procedures to facilitate ministry-wide procurement of goods, services and information technology services provide senior procurement advice on large and complex procurement initiatives including ministry wide arrangements and client led procurements to support the consolidation and standardization of ministry procurement activities plan and lead major procurements by undertaking needs analysis, specification development, evaluation processes, and determining the appropriate approvals to ensure compliance with government/ministry policy requirements provide leadership to project teams for procurement initiatives/projects as well as technical guidance, mentoring and expertise to program area staff provide technical guidance and expertise to clients and senior management on complex and a wide range of procurement matters Participate in continuous improvement projects Contribute to ministry reporting process What you bring to the team Specialized knowledge and experience You have: demonstrated knowledge of procurement policies and directives experience interpreting and applying procurement methods, policies and procedures to direct clients to an appropriate procurement strategy Communication, interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills You can: provide advice to clients, consult with vendors, lead project teams, guide/train procurement staff, negotiate contracts, and prepare project plans, business cases, policy recommendations, and approval and procurement documents develop and write procurement documents, briefing presentations and procurement documents develop and maintain good working relationships with clients and vendors negotiate contracts with vendors and resolve procurement problems with vendors/suppliers Problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills You have: demonstrated research, analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, synthesize and evaluate client business needs, assess market conditions and develop/recommend innovative procurement strategies and options experience analyzing policy issues and options and developing corporate procurement policy recommendations Project management skills and computer proficiency You can: lead major procurement projects including strategic procurement planning, client needs analysis, Request for Bids (RFB) development, vendor selection and contract negotiations to plan and lead procurement initiatives with limited resources within specific timeframe use word processing, spreadsheet, database, project management and presentation softw…

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