Administrative Specialist, Procurement – Finance

Radio-Canada

Administrative Specialist advising on procurement of goods for CBC/Radio-Canada. Ensuring compliance with corporate standards while providing support in vendor selection and negotiation processes.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and compliance with corporate standards. Proficient in analyzing purchase requisitions and managing documentation while ensuring client service excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ComplianceVendor NegotiationRFP DevelopmentSAP ProficiencyClient Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Purchase Order ProcessingNeeds AnalysisCost Variance AnalysisTendering ProcessesDocument Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam CollaborationInitiativeMultitaskingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSAP

Certifications & Qualifications

Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) Certification

Industry Keywords

Procurement StandardsVendor SelectionCommercial AgreementsRisk ManagementHigh-Pressure Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise requesters on procurement of goods and services, ensuring compliance with corporate procurement standards and policies
Perform a needs analysis with customers and determine the appropriate method of supply
Analyze and process purchase requisitions, create and authorize purchase orders
Amend related documents as required to reflect cost variances between purchase orders, invoices and acquisition cards
Research and evaluate new sources of supply
Conduct assigned vendor selection processes; analyze requirements; prepare RFP; develop evaluation grid; submit requests to vendors
Analyze responses and make recommendations to requestors
Negotiate with suppliers on prices of goods or services and other terms and conditions
Ensure compliance with purchasing terms and conditions and communicate with suppliers or requisitioners
Ensure transactions and contractual documents take into account various issues, risk elements and reflect commercial agreements
Fill out appropriate forms and documents, prepare correspondence and reports as required
Familiarize others with their work by explaining tasks and inform applicant in real time of the progress of projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

College diploma or equivalent
Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) certification, an asset
Two years’ experience or more in similar or related positions or activities
Proven client service skills and experience
Experience with tendering processes (RFPs) an asset
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Advanced knowledge of SAP
Strong interpersonal and team-playing skills
Able to take initiative, be proactive, and work independently
Proven negotiation skills
Strong ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy, high-pressure work environment
Highly organized and able to meet tight deadlines
Attention to detail and accuracy
Open-minded and comfortable adapting to change.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities