Senior Business Analyst / Procurement Writer

Job Title: Senior Business Analyst / Procurement Writer
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days a Week
Duration: 10 months

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst / Procurement Writer to support public sector procurement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and communication skills, knowledge of Ontario Public Service (OPS) procurement processes, and experience developing and reviewing procurement documents, including Requests for Bid (RFB), Requests for Proposal (RFP), Statements of Work (SOW), and contract documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and refine procurement documents, including RFB/RFP packages and related documentation.
  
• Gather and incorporate feedback from project teams and stakeholders to ensure accurate and complete documentation.
  
• Facilitate the development of business requirements, scope statements, objectives, and deliverables.
  
• Ensure procurement documents follow OPS standards, policies, and best practices.
  
• Identify procurement risks, issues, and potential barriers to vendor participation, and recommend mitigation strategies.
  
• Prepare briefing materials, evaluation documents, and draft contract agreements as required.
  
• Provide advice on procurement strategies, market conditions, vendor capabilities, and contract requirements.
  
• Facilitate stakeholder reviews, approvals, and consensus-building sessions.
  
• Support contract award activities and vendor onboarding when required.
  
• Provide guidance, coaching, and knowledge transfer to client teams throughout the procurement process.
  

Must-Have Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced Writing and Communication: Ability to simplify complex technical and legal information into clear, concise, and professional language.
  
• Public Sector Procurement: Strong knowledge of procurement processes, particularly Ontario Public Service (OPS) procurement.
  
• Procurement Documentation: Experience preparing and reviewing RFB/RFP documents, Statements of Work, business requirements, and contractual documentation.
  
• Contractual Knowledge: Understanding of contract law, terms, and conditions.
  
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple deliverables, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining accuracy and quality.
  
• Requirements Gathering: Experience collecting information from subject matter experts and multiple stakeholders.
  
• Risk Management: Ability to identify procurement risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
  
• Stakeholder Management: Strong collaboration, facilitation, and communication skills, including providing updates to senior management.