The Ottawa International Airport Authority (Authority) is accepting applications for a Manager, Procurement and Contracting Services position.

Reporting to the Director, Procurement and Contracting Services, the person in this role will execute all procurement and contracting activities for goods, services, and construction. This individual ensures compliance with policies, regulations, and industry best practices, while optimizing value, efficiency, and quality. The Manager serves as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, negotiates agreements, and drives continuous improvement in procurement processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Leading end-to-end procurement processes for wide range, high-value goods, services, and construction projects, ensuring compliance with the Authority's policies, procedures, applicable regulations, and best practices
• Developing and recommending tailored procurement strategies that deliver best value, mitigate risk, and align with operational priorities
• Facilitating and monitoring the evaluation of competitive bid processes (RFPs, RFQs, ITTs, and others), ensuring fairness, transparency, and timely completion
• Preparing clear, well-supported award recommendations for approval
• Negotiating pricing, terms, and technical refinements to achieve optimal value for internal clients and the Authority
• Developing and/or approving pricing structures and contract strategies that maximize financial return while meeting operational needs
• Identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements that streamline procurement activities and enhance service delivery
• Contributing to the creation, revision, and standardization of procurement policies, procedures, and templates
• Providing procurement expertise and advice to project teams, senior management, and business units
• Designing and delivering impactful presentations, contractor briefings, and training sessions to build understanding, ensure compliance, and strengthen stakeholder relationships
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Promoting ethical procurement practices and support supplier diversity initiatives   
• Partnering with internal clients to assess and enhance scopes of work, requirements, and selection criteria, ensuring they fully support project objectives and deliverables
• Monitoring, reviewing, evaluating, and reporting on procurement practices, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Establishing performance goals, monitoring KPIs and service levels for the procurement function
• Providing staff with mentoring, coaching, and development opportunities
• Fostering a collaborative, high-performance team environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

• EDUCATION
  • College diploma or university degree in Business, with course work in contracts administration, contract law and principles, negotiating skills, and life cycle management
• EXPERIENCE
  • Five (5) years of relevant experience
  • Strong analytical and economic thinking skills and a results-driven mindset
  • Proven expertise in facilitation and negotiation skills, for terms and conditions and business terms
  • Professional relationships with staff, clients, and consultants
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented
  • Working independently, prioritizing effectively, and adapting to changing demands
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and a professional and positive attitude
  • Different tendering formats including Request for Quotation (RFQ), Statement of Qualifications (SofQ), Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Request for Proposals (RFP)
  • Procurement strategies, negotiations, contractual liability, contract administration, and the financial management of contracted relationships
  • Contract drafting (terms and conditions and business terms) for construction, service and professional services contracts
  • Formal source selection processes and prior experience developing acquisition plans, Request for Proposals (RFP) and related documents
  • Excellent and effective communication and written skills to effectively discuss, influence and negotiate issues with stakeholders, including executive team
• CERTIFICATION
  • Completion of or working toward a relevant procurement accreditation (e.g. Supply Chain Management Professional, Certified Supply Chain Certification, etc.)
• LANGUAGE
  • Excellent communication and writing skills in English

ASSETS

• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience with procurement and financial applications and solutions including SAP ByDesign and Bonfire
• Bilingualism (English and French)

ABOUT THE POSITION 
 

Job requirements

• Have a valid driver’s license (Ontario Class G or equivalent)
• Provide a driver’s abstract (issued within the last month)
• Successfully obtain a security clearance check for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).

To explore this opportunity, please send your resume to [email protected].

The Authority is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and to achieving a workforce that is representative of the diversity of the Canadian population. We strongly encourage candidates to self-identify if they are Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, or members of visible minorities.