Procurement and Logistics Agent

Kingston, ON (Hybrid, 3-days onsite) Language: English, superior written and verbal communication skills required
This is an opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to make a meaningful impact within a complex, public-sector university environment. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Procurement Services, you’ll lead high-impact sourcing initiatives that support a diverse community of senior leaders, researchers, faculty and staff.

You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on procurement expertise, helping stakeholders navigate complex requirements while promoting fair, transparent and inclusive procurement practices. Your work will strengthen supplier relationships, improve processes and ensure procurement activities deliver strong value while meeting organizational and funding agency requirements.

This role offers exposure to complex, enterprise-level procurement initiatives, opportunities to advise senior stakeholders, and the ability to influence processes and sourcing strategies across a large organization.

You’ll lead complex sourcing projects, guiding cross-functional committees through requirements, evaluation, supplier selection and implementation.
You’ll develop procurement documentation, including RFIs, RFQs, RFSQs and RFPs, and negotiate supplier pricing, terms and conditions.
You’ll prepare and review contracts, resolve complex procurement and contractual issues, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, directives and granting agency guidelines.
You’ll conduct supplier, market and category analyses, presenting recommendations and risk mitigation strategies to leadership.
You’ll manage supplier performance, establish service-level metrics and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
You’ll provide leadership, coaching and strategic procurement guidance to team members and stakeholders across the organization.

5+ years of demonstrated experience leading complex procurement initiatives, including a minimum of 3 years of experience in public sector procurement.

• University degree in a relevant field and a professional designation such as SCMP, NISCL-CSCL or CPPO, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Broader Public Sector procurement requirements, including applicable federal, provincial, international and local directives.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, duty and taxation regulations related to public procurement.
• Advanced negotiation, project management, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities, with working knowledge of procurement systems and related software considered an asset.
• Superior stakeholder management, leadership and communication skills, with a commitment to ethical, equitable and inclusive procurement practices.

Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager.