Key Responsibilities

Act as a procurement business partner and participate in planning sourcing initiatives for the qualified services category

Participate in preparing and conducting requests for proposals and calls for candidates

Manage the consultant registry

Analyze bids and negotiate with suppliers

Carry out specific assignments and contribute to projects affecting the department’s operations

Analyze specific situations and recommend appropriate solutions

Participate in procurement intelligence and market-monitoring activities

Contribute to implementing the department’s strategic procurement plan in alignment with the organization’s business objectives

Ensure compliance with policies, directives, standards, and procedures related to the acquisition of goods and services

Collaborate with internal partners to define and assess business needs for acquiring goods and services

Conduct acquisitions through requests for quotations and calls for tenders

Draft recommendations, negotiate agreements, and arrange contract execution

Monitor implementation, make the necessary adjustments during the contract term, and evaluate suppliers at the end of the contract

Manage the procurement process for professional services

Develop and maintain business relationships and agreements with suppliers

Ensure contract compliance, monitor price trends, and analyze renewals

Requirements





Bachelor’s degree in business administration (a specialization in procurement or supply management is considered an asset), law, or another relevant field

At least one year of relevant experience

Excellent knowledge of the market, practices, trends, and issues related to procurement and insurance sectors (an asset)

Functional proficiency in English due to the nature of the duties, work tools, or interactions with English-speaking colleagues, partners, clients, or suppliers, or to support the company’s growth objectives

Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including sourcing initiatives, contract negotiation, and supplier management, while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and standards. Strong analytical skills are essential for evaluating bids and market trends to support strategic procurement objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement Process Management

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Compliance Monitoring

Hard Skills

Sourcing Initiatives

Request For Proposals

Bid Analysis

Contract Execution

Acquisition Processes

Negotiation Skills

Procurement Intelligence

Market Monitoring

Business Relationship DevelopmentPrice Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Industry Keywords

Professional Services Procurement

Supply Management

Insurance Sector Knowledge

Business Administration

Procurement Compliance

📌 Procurement Consultant (Winnipeg)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Winnipeg