Senior Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement Specialist

Permanent Appointment

Regina Head Office

Job Summary

The Senior Procurement Specialist is a key member of the procurement team,

responsible for leading and managing complex procurement initiatives in

alignment with trade agreements, and WCB policies and procedures.

Working within a highly regulated environment, the individual provides strategic

procurement expertise, develops sourcing strategies, and manages high-value and

high-risk procurements from planning through contract award. The Senior

Procurement Specialist collaborates with business areas and stakeholders to

ensure procurement activities are transparent, competitive, and deliver best

value to the WCB.

This individual requires a deep understanding of public procurement framework,

risk management, and contract law, as well as strong analytical, negotiation,

and stakeholder engagement skills.

This position reports to the Manager Strategic Procurement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Implement, manage, and execute complex pre-contract procurement activities

to support business areas across the organization in acquiring goods and

services that align with operational and strategic goals.

2. Prepare and manage the development of detailed solicitation documents that

clearly define requirements and evaluation framework.

3. Utilize a range of procurement methodologies to attract competitive bids

from local, national, and international suppliers, fostering innovation and

integrated solutions.

4. Maintain strict adherence to provincial procurement legislation, corporate

policies, and intergovernmental trade agreements.

5. Develop evaluation material and facilitate the procurement evaluation

processes.

6. Lead and support the drafting of scope and deliverables for contracts and

statement of work ensuring they are written in accordance with corporate

policies and related procurement.

7. Advise internal customers at all levels on procurement best practices, risk

mitigation strategies, and compliance requirements using clear,

collaborative, and supportive communication.

8. Educate and support business areas in understanding procurement processes,

roles, and responsibilities to ensure successful and compliant procurement

outcomes.

9. Independently oversee a diverse portfolio of high-value and high-risk

procurement projects, proactively addressing challenges and developing

innovative solutions to meet internal customer needs.

10. Analyze and forecast costs for goods and services by evaluating market

trends, historical data, and supplier pricing to support informed

decision-making and budget planning.

11. Apply key performance indicators (KPIs) and procurement analytics to

identify efficiencies, improve supplier performance, and ensure

cost-effective acquisition of high-quality goods and services.

12. Assist with development and implementation of standards, templates, and

systems to optimize procurement department’s effectiveness and services

delivery for all areas of accountability.

13. Support the implementation of departmental initiatives to enhance

procurement efficiency, reduce costs and improve service delivery.

14. Develop and update Process Standard Work (PSW) and training manuals as well

as other documentation as required.

15. Participate in all aspects of Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) and the

Daily Management System (DMS).

16. Pursue professional and personal development through continuing education

and training, literature reviews, workshops, seminars.

17. Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for procurement-related

software and tools.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and a Supply

Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation from the Supply Chain

Management Association of Canada or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)

designation.

Three (3) years of public procurement experience, that includes experience in a

senior position or leading complex procurement projects including:

• Knowledge of procurement best practices, risk management, and contract

management, preferably in the public sector.

• In-depth knowledge of procurement/contract law.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of competitive bid processes including

experience drafting complex solicitation documents.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze business, financial, technical, and legal

issues and develop solutions within public policy and trade agreement

frameworks.

• Strong organizational skills to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with

attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze options and risks and effectively communicate orally and

in writing.

• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple

priorities in a fast-paced environment in a courteous, professional manner.

• Adaptability for an environment with evolving policy and procedures.
• Initiative to lead and find solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook,

and other Microsoft 365 tools.

OR

A two (2) year diploma in purchasing, business administration/commerce,

economics, or a related discipline and a Supply Chain Management Professional

(SCMP) designation from the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada or

Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) designation.

Six (6) years of public procurement experience, that includes experience in a

senior position or leading complex procurement projects including:

• Knowledge of procurement best practices, risk management, and contract

management, preferably in the public sector.

• In-depth knowledge of procurement/contract law.
• Applying trade agreements and organizational policies
• In-depth knowledge and experience of competitive bid processes including

experience drafting complex solicitation documents such as Request for

Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ), etc.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze business, financial, technical, and legal

issues and develop solutions within public policy and trade agreement

frameworks.

• Strong organizational skills to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with

attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze options and risks and effectively communicate orally and

in writing.

• Excellent facilitations and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple

priorities in a fast-paced environment in a courteous, professional manner.

• Adaptability for an environment with evolving policy and procedures.
• Initiative to lead and find solutions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook,

and other Microsoft 365 tools.

Application Deadline: August 9, 2026

Applications:

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is

received through the online application system prior to close. Each application

must include a cover letter explaining how each qualification is met and an

updated resume.

The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board is committed to achieving a

representative workforce. Members of designated groups (women, aboriginal

people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to

apply.

Workers’ compensation insurance is a provincial responsibility. Each Canadian

province and territory has its own workers’ compensation legislation.

The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) operates like an insurance

company. We provide guaranteed benefits and programs to injured workers in

industries covered by The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013 and we protect

registered employers from lawsuits when a workplace injury happens.

The Saskatchewan WCB was established in 1911 because of a historic compromise

between Saskatchewan workers and employers. Under that compromise, workers

injured on the job in covered industries do not have to pay for the benefits

they receive or sue their employers to get them. Costs are paid entirely by

Saskatchewan employers in covered industries. This is referred to as a no-fault

insurance system, also referred to as the compensation system.

The WCB’s vision is to eliminate injuries and restore abilities. This is the

fundamental driver of all that we do on behalf of our customers – the workers

and employers of the province. The WCB is governed by The Workers’ Compensation

Act, 2013.

Corporate services provides payments to health-care providers, procures goods

and services and processes incoming information. The vice-president of corporate

services is also responsible for the management of WCB facilities in both Regina

and Saskatoon.