Senior Procurement Specialist

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Department Information

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

The Department of Finance is seeking an experienced procurement professional to join Procurement Shared Services as a Senior Procurement Specialist.

In this role, you will provide professional procurement and contracting services to Government of the Northwest Territories departments, boards and agencies. You will work closely with clients to understand their procurement requirements, recommend appropriate procurement methods and develop procurement plans for complex, sensitive or high-value projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead complex procurement and contracting initiatives, including high-value, high-volume and strategic purchasing projects.

Develop, administer and negotiate contracts, Standing Offer Agreements and bulk purchasing arrangements.

Provide expert procurement advice and contract management support to clients while identifying service improvements and procurement opportunities.

Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, suppliers and contractors to support successful procurement outcomes.

Maintain procurement records, reporting tools, and standardized procurement documentation to ensure compliance, accountability and effective contract administration.

Key Requirments

A diploma in Commerce or business, with 3 years of relevant experience.

Relevant experience may include

Experience leading or coordinating procurement, tendering, contracting, or purchasing activities for a government, public sector, or large organization.

Experience developing, evaluating, negotiating, administering, or monitoring contracts, RFPs, RFQs, tenders, or Standing Offer Agreements.

Experience providing advice and support to clients, business units, or management on procurement, contracting, vendor management, or purchasing processes.

Experience managing vendor relationships, conducting negotiations, resolving contract issues, or addressing supplier performance concerns.

Relevant Degree may include

Supply Chain SCMP Designation

Business Administration

Law

Commerce

Equivalencies that may be considered

Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Law or Supply Chain Management, with 3 years of directly related procurement experience.

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Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.  If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.  For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28475

Closing Date: November 3, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131 - $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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