Senior Procurement Officer

The AGCO’s Procurement and Administration Branch is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join their team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement, the Senior Procurement Officer will provide expert advice related to procurement strategy and planning. This includes leading the end-to-end procurement process for their assigned portfolio in accordance with the Ontario Public Service Procurement Directive, issued by the Management Board of Cabinet, and Supply Chain Management Purchasing Policies and Directives, and established AGCO procedures.   What You Will Do: Provide strategic procurement advice to program areas to meet procurement requirements and drive customer satisfaction. Lead the annual procurement planning process with stakeholders and facilitate execution of the finalized plan. Provide procurement oversight and support for all program areas of the organization. Serve as procurement subject matter expert on Treasury Board submissions and other reporting requirements. Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Support program areas through education and communication of requirements and processes. Manage and coordinate all aspects of the procurement lifecycle and contract documentation, including tendering process, contract negotiation and execution, vendor performance and risk management. Evaluate, continuously support, and contribute to the development of innovative sourcing strategies and procurement transformation strategies that drive continuous improvement and value for money. Support of application of the legislative framework, Ontario Public Sector (OPS) Procurement Directives, policies and procedures. You Have:  At least 7 years of relevant experience in procurement, contract management, or supply chain, or an equivalent combination of experience, professional development, and learning. Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, and/or a purchasing, supply chain management, or procurement designation. Demonstrated experience managing the end-to-end procurement process for a range of contracts, including complex procurements. Strong knowledge of procurement principles and best practices, with the ability to apply them in complex and evolving environments. Strong knowledge of contract management principles and best practices. Experience or comfort working with enterprise technology systems (ERP, SAP, or similar). Experience supporting vendor performance and applying risk management approaches. Well-developed problem-solving skills to assess supply issues, risks, and potential liabilities, and identify practical options. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and influence diverse stakeholders. Comfort using common business tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to support analysis, reporting, and collaboration. Eligibility to work in Canada and the ability to successfully complete a criminal background check. Nice to Have: Experience conducting feasibility studies or preparing business cases to support procurement decisions. Exposure to Information Technology procurement. Experience using analytical, database, or project management tools to support procurement initiatives. Familiarity with Ontario Public Service (OPS) rules and procedures, with the understanding that there may be a learning curve for those without prior experience.