Senior Specialist, Procurement (Compliance and Quality Assurance)

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the Procurement Team, where we empower our clients with expert guidance and advisory services in sourcing, and procurement processes. Committed to upholding the highest ethical standards, the team ensures integrity, transparency, and excellence in procurement practices while safeguarding reputational trust. In the roles as Senior Specialist, Public Procurement you will be responsible for leading various strategic procurement projects related to risk compliance and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in business delivery, Performance Management and Operational Excellence, Client and Relationship Management, Risk Management and control.  
  
What you’ll do: 

• Develop, implement, and maintain procurement compliance programs and policies. 
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of procurement processes to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations. 
• Provide training and guidance to procurement staff on compliance-related matters. 
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations related to procurement and update company policies accordingly. 
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and other departments to address compliance issues and implement corrective actions. 
• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management. 
• Investigate and resolve compliance-related issues and complaints. 
• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in procurement compliance. 

 
What you should have:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or another related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Public Procurement or Supply Management or related experience. 
• Strong knowledge of Procurement or Supply Management principles, practices and competitive processes.
• Strong written, presentation and spoken communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and influence business partners and vendors. 
• Bilingualism (French and English).

It would be great if you also had:

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) accreditation. 
• Knowledge of Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the ability to apply the elements of this agreement to all parts of the procurement process.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with federal government procurement tools, including supply arrangements and standing offers for goods and services. 
• Proficiency in utilizing Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Shared Services Canada (SSC) tools. 
• Previous Procurement knowledge and experience in the Information Management (IM) Information Technology (IT) space and dealing with IM/IT specific procurement requirements in support of digital transformation initiatives. 

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

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