Principal Procurement Consultant (SaaS)

TL;DR

Principal Procurement Consultant (SaaS): Delivering high-value procurement consultancy and software-led solutions for public sector and defense programs with an accent on evaluation design and client engagement. Focus on optimizing procurement lifecycles using the AWARD® platform and integrating AI to improve professional services delivery.

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Company

Leading SaaS and consultancy organisation specialising in supporting complex and high-value procurement across the UK and internationally.

What you will do

• Lead and manage client engagements for complex procurement programs, ensuring defensible and auditable outputs.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, criteria, weighting, and evaluation designs.
• Collaborate with the Sales Team to identify new leads and win new business organically and in new markets.
• Configure and optimize the AWARD® software to meet specific client needs and provide peer reviews.
• Coach and upskill junior team members under the guidance of the VP of Professional Services.
• Promote services through webinars, public speaking, and white papers.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain Canadian security clearance (Reliability Status or Secret)
• Experience delivering software-led consultancy within the public sector.
• Deep understanding of Government of Canada procurement frameworks (PSPC/Treasury Board) and DND processes.
• Proven track record of managing client relationships and growing business in a consultancy context.
• University undergraduate degree.
• Ability to travel within Canada and occasionally internationally

Nice to have

• Experience in public procurement design.
• Knowledge of provincial/municipal procurement practices.