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Procurement, Contract & Records Management Specialist (Contract) Job Category : Business Solutions Services 3 Requisition Number : PROCU001607 Posted : March 16, 2026 Full-Time Locations Showing 1 location 1 Stone FT 1 Stone Road West PO Box 3660 Stn Central Guelph, ON N1H8M4, CAN Agricorp is looking for a Procurement, Contract and Records Management Specialist to join the Corporate Services team in the Corporate Services division. The Corporate Services team works closely with representatives throughout the organization and with external vendors and service providers. The Role As a Procurement, Contract and Records Management Specialist, you will provide effective sourcing and procurement of common and specialized goods and services. In this role, you will be the subject matter expert for the records management program at Agricorp. You will also provide expertise in the areas of Procurement documentation (e.g., RFXs), sourcing, purchasing, contract development and management, invoicing, and records management ensuring financial prudence, integrity and compliance with corporate policies and the Ontario Public Service (OPS) Procurement Directive and related legislation. In this role, you will: Effectively interact professionally with all levels of the agency and the community Provide effective and diligent procurement of goods and services for clients at all levels of the organization. Review and analyze client scope of work and related deliverables, source vendors, participate in discovery and decision-making processes, approve purchases within delegated and coordinate the approval process for larger procurements. Respond to client purchase requests, work with clients and stakeholders in the development of regular specification documents, and maintain a record of all procurement activities and service provider agreements. Oversee Records Management and Retention policy and procedures, address the needs of the organization by advising on proper use, and interpret the policy, procedures and directives Consult with clients to clarify needs and review and modify specifications as needed for requested products or services to support procurement processes, such as goods and services purchasing and service tenders Maintain and manage working relationships with vendors, provide input into preferred vendor lists and Vendors of Record, and respond to external vendor inquiries Assist and support client/vendor relations over contract performance up to and including financial and/or technical Provide professional expertise, technical assistance, Procurement training and support to clients Expedite outstanding purchase orders to ensure delivery requirements are met Provide input into vendor selection through sourcing strategies, coordinating RFP bidding and discovering processes for other departments and divisions Maintain a high level of knowledge of Agricorp policies, practices and directives, such as the Ontario Public Service Procurement Directive and Ministry of Government and Consumer Services Corporate Policy on Recordkeeping, to provide timely and accurate information and support to clients requesting goods and services and records management assistance Job status: 19 month contract (posting for an existing vacancy) Salary: $37.54/hour - $44.16/hour Work Status: Full time in office Qualifications Degree or diploma in business or public administration or 2-4 years related experience in public sector Procurement or a combination may be considered Demonstrated experience preparing and negotiating several forms of purchase orders, such as RFPs and RFSs Highly motivated team player experienced in working in a collaborative environment Working Knowledge of Ontario Public Service Procurement Directive and related national and international trade agreements Proficient computer literacy in MS office products (all), Adobe Pro, SAP Concur Enrollment in or completion of the Ontario Public Buyers Associations Principles of Effective Public Purchasing certificate program an asset Records and Information Management Certification from an accredited college or university an asset Attention to detail Is conscientious, accurate and thorough Achieving Quality Results Focuses efforts on managing ones self to achieve high quality results consistent with the organizations standards and measures, while managing risk. Initiative Identifies and deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise. Planning and Organizing Developing, implementing, evaluating and adjusting plans to reach goals, while ensuring the optimal use of resources. Client focus Provides service excellence to internal and external clients Critical judgment, decision-making and problem solving Uses critical judgment to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk Influence Influences, convinces and gains support from others Background Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario. Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience. Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then weve made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most. Apply online To apply for this position, please go toand select Careers . Click on Current Opportunities . Please advise if you require accommodation during the recruitment process. Please submit your application for this position by March 27, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly. #J-18808-Ljbffr