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Carol A. Hambleton
Procurement Contract Specialist
Dalkeith ,ON
Work Preference
Overview
30
30
Procurement Contracting Specialist
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Procurement Specialist
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Established Solicitations and Contracts off the PSPC Mandatory Supply Arrangements (ProServices, TSPS, TBIPS and PaaS);
- Established English and French Notice of Proposed Procurement, Solicitation Documents and Advance Contract Award notices on CanadaBuys;
- Review and provided recommendations to clients DRAFT SoW’s and Bid Evaluations;
- Advised clients on best procurement strategies or methods for procurement of long-term complex contracts, both for SA and non-SA requirements;
- Discussed contracting policies and procedures in respect to Employee/Employer Relationships, GBA plus requirements and other government contractual obligations;
- Assisted Manager in establishing new processes and procedures that better serve the client and lower the impact on the Procurement Section;
- Established procurement requirements in SAP;
- Experience in establishing documents in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams and have used the PDF application.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Department of National Defense
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Writing or advising on Statement of Requirements for Foreign Military Purchases Goods;
- Writing or advising on Statement of Works for Information Management/Information Technology Professional Services;
- Writing or advising on Statement of Requirements for military Goods;
- Advising on Government of Canada Procurement Laws. Acts, Process and Procedures;
- Established requirement on DRIMIS;
- Experience in establishing documents in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams and have used the PDF application.
Senior Procurement Advisor
House of Commons
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Benchmarking Delegation of Authority and Procurement Policy;
- Redefining and mapping out procurement roles and responsibilities;
- Experience in establishing documents in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams and have used the PDF application.
Senior Procurement Technical Writer
House of Commons IT Security Sector
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Writing of Statement of Requirements and Bid Evaluations for two (2) project requirements;
- Experience in establishing documents in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams and have used the PDF application.
Senior Procurement Specialist and Transformation Advisor
Department of National Defense
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Chief Combat Systems Integration is part of a $100M+ Initiative;
- Day-to-Day Operational Procurement requirements;
- Wrote Statement of Works and Bid Evaluations for Military Digital Operations;
- Solicited requirements of the PSPC Mandatory Supply Arrangements (THS, ProService, TSPS and TBIPS);
- Solicited requirements under Shared Services Canada P2P portal, SaaS and SaaS for Cloud-Based Requirements for Goods and Services;
- Established English and French Notice of Proposed Procurement, Solicitation Documents and Advance Contract Award notices on CanadaBuys;
- Advised and developing Procurement Strategies, Trade Agreements and using the PSPC Supply Arrangements to Senior Management;
- Established required pre-procurement documents, such as a Procurement Plan, so procurement information provided in order to limit the back and forth and to ensure that all approval was provided prior to the start of the procurement process;
- Facilitated pre-bid evaluation and bid evaluation consensus meeting and debriefs with unsuccessful proponents;
- Assisted clients and finance with the financial estimates for upcoming solicitations for professional services;
- Established Notice of Proposed Procurement on CanadaBuys;
- Established required Supply Arrangement documents for submission to DND Procurement;
- Minimal DRIMIS experience;
- Experience in establishing documents in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams and have used the PDF application.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Public Service Commission
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Day-to-Day Operational Procurement Services;
- Established Solicitations and Contracts off the PSPC Mandatory Supply Arrangements (ProServices, TSPS, TBIPS and PaaS);
- Established English and French Notice of Proposed Procurement, Solicitation Documents and Advance Contract Award notices on CanadaBuys;
- Review and provided recommendations to clients DRAFT SoW’s and Bid Evaluations;
- Assisted with Agile Procurement processes;
- Advised clients on best procurement strategies or methods for procurement of long-term complex contracts, both for SA and non-SA requirements;
- Discussed contracting policies and procedures in respect to Employee/Employer Relationships, GBA plus requirements and other government contractual obligations;
- Discussed with client legal entity and Department of Justice concerning a non-standard solicitation for specific medical services;
- Assisted Director in establishing new processes and procedures that better serve the client and lower the impact on the Procurement Section;
- Experience in establishing documents in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams and have used the PDF application.
Senior Procurement Advisor and Technical Writer
Shared Service Canada
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Shared Service Canada SAP S/4 HANA Enterprise Application Platform Pilot Project $20M+;
- Advised on complex procurement strategies and methodologies;
- Advised on Procurement Process and Procedures, Trade Agreements and Agile Procurement processes;
- Wrote procurement documents, such as Procurement Strategy, Procurement Plan, Scope of Work, Statement of Work, Statement of Requirement (software and/or software) and procurement portion of a Treasury Submission;
- Assisted on the preparation and controlling procurement documentation;
- Assisted on developing SoW’s for professional services for Software as a Solution (SaaS), Solution as a Service (SolaaS), System Integration using the Solution Based Informatics Professional Services and Project Support off the Task Based Informatics Professional Services;
- Experience in establishing documents in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams and have used the PDF application.
Senior Statement of Work Writer
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Wrote Research and Development Statement of Works based on small and medium Industry Proposals from ISED challenge initiatives for various Canadian innovations concepts, designs, or development;
- Discussed and coordinated the required Work between the Sponsoring Department Client and the Contractor;
- Experience in establishing documents in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams and have used the PDF application.
Senior Procurement Auditor
Corrections Services Canada
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Audited CSC Procurement Officers files to ensure all processes and procedures identified by Treasury Board and CSC;
- Experience in establishing documents in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams and have used the PDF application.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunication Canada
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed Procurement section of one additional Junior Procurement Consultant;
- Day-to-Day Operational Procurement Requirements;
- Advised on solicitation method for NRCan complex requirements;
- Assisted in the solicitation for professional services from THS, ProService, TSPS, and TBIPS;
- Assisted in the procurement of licenses and subscriptions under the SaaS SA in the SSC P2P Portal;
- Assisted with the writing of the Statement of Work and Bid Evaluation Criteria for IT and Professional Services for Major Project Requirements;
- Assisted clients concerning contractual issues or concerns with their requirements;
- Advised on Procurement Process and Procedures and Trade Agreements;
- Discussed financial commitment for contracts with option periods;
- Established complex Request for Proposals and Contract documents;
- Established English and French Notice of Proposed Procurement, Solicitation Documents and Advance Contract Award notices on CanadaBuys;
- Facilitated Bid Evaluations Pre-Consensus and Consensus Meeting;
- Established contracting cost and budget in SAP;
- Advised Senior Management on Procurement Best Practices and Ways to Forward;
- Experience in establishing documents in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams and have used the PDF application.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Natural Resource Canada
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Day-to-Day Operational Procurement Requirements;
- Advised on solicitation method for NRCan complex requirements;
- Assisted on the solicitation for professional services off of TSPS, TBIPS and ProServices;
- Assisted with the writing of the Statement of Work and Bid Evaluation Criteria for IT and Professional Services for Major Project Requirements;
- Statement of Works written were for Professional Services off the PSPC Supply Arrangements;
- Assisted clients concerning contractual issues or concerns with their requirements;
- Established French and English Notice of Proposed Procurement, Solicitation Documents and Advance Contract Award notices on CanadaBuys;
- Audited previous files for compliance to Government Procurement Policy and Standards Agreements;
- Advised on Procurement Process and Procedures and Trade Agreements;
- Discussed financial commitment for contracts with option periods;
- Provided financial reports on commitments and expenditures;
- Established complex Request for Proposals and Contract documents;
- Assisted in high complex requirements dealing with Natural Resources, Energy Sector, Indigenous and Professional Services (Procurement Business Analysis);
- Facilitated Bid Evaluations Pre-Consensus and Consensus Meeting;
- Established contracting cost and budget in SAP;
- Advised Senior Management on Procurement Best Practices and Ways to Forward;
- Experience in establishing documents in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams and have used the PDF application.
Senior Procurement Advisor
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Wrote Project Procurement Strategy and Procurement Plan;
- Advised and assisted in developing critical project documents for new requirements;
- Advised on IRCC Project Team and Senior Management on solicitation methods for international projects;
- Wrote of SoWs International Visa Application Centers and Bid Evaluation Criteria for International and In-Canada requirements;
- Advised on Indigenous Procurement, Security Clearance Requirements (Individual, Safeguarding and IT Network and International);
- Advised different methods of Basis of Payment for unique requirements;
- Liaised with PSPC on critical matters as PSPC will be Contract Authority;
- Liaised with Key-Stakeholders in different entities of CIC (including Legal) and other departments;
- Experience in establishing documents in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams and have used the PDF application.
Senior Procurement Consultant
Canadian Energy Regulator
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Day-to-Day Operational Procurement Services;
- Advised on solicitation method for CER requirements;
- Advised and researched the difference between Contractual Agreements (Memorandum of Understanding, Collaborative Agreements), Service Agreements and Financial Agreements;
- Wrote Statement of Work and Bid Evaluation Criteria for IT and Professional Services for Major Project Requirements;
- Statement of Works written were requirements for professional services off the PSPC Supply Arrangements;
- Assisted Procurement Manager with difficult contractual issues or concerns;
- Advised on Procurement Process and Procedures and Trade Agreements;
- Discussed financial commitment for contracts with option periods;
- Established complex Request for Proposals and Contract documents under TSPS and TBIPS;
- Assisted in high complex requirements dealing with Energy Sector, Indigenous and Professional Services;
- Facilitated Bid Evaluations Pre-Consensus and Consensus Meeting;
- Established contracting cost and budget in FreeBalance;
- Advised on procurement concerning the transfer from FreeBalance to SAP;
- Experience in establishing documents in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams and have used the PDF application;
- Advised Procurement Team on Procurement Best Practices and Ways to Forward.
Procurement Technical Writer & Procurement Advisor
Public Service Commission
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted in the development of a complex procurement strategy;
- Advised on solicitation method for Informatic Technology Project for Internal and External Recruitment;
- Reviewed and recommended procurement language on Project Briefs and Treasury Board Request for Project Status;
- Wrote Statement of Work and Bid Evaluation Criteria for new Recruiting Application System requirements;
- Assisted in the planning and coordinating of procurement activities for the project;
- Experience in establishing documents in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams and have used the PDF application.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Department of National Defense
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario 09.1989 - 11.2000
Certification - Forensic Auditing
Algonquin Colleage
Ottawa, Ontario 01.2025 - Current
Certification - Contract Negotiation
UDemy
Online 01.2025 - Current
Certification
- Forensic Auditing Certification - January 2025 to be completed by December 2027
- Contract Negotiation Certification - December 2024, ongoing.
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of five (5) staff members procurement section for the Government of Canada.
Skills
- Global procurement
- Ethical sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Strategic sourcing
- Business review preparation
- Budget planning
- Performance improvement
- Supplier liaison
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
SAP
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Military Experience
Served the Canadian Armed Forces for 17 years as a Supply Technician and retired as a Sergeant. Secondary duties, included a Military Driving Instructor and Acting Course Warrant for Basic Recruit Course.
Timeline
Senior Procurement Specialist
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
12.2025 - 03.2026
Senior Procurement Advisor
House of Commons
02.2025 - 03.2025
Certification - Forensic Auditing
Algonquin Colleage
01.2025 - Current
Certification - Contract Negotiation
UDemy
01.2025 - Current
Senior Procurement Specialist
Department of National Defense
09.2024 - 01.2026
Senior Procurement Technical Writer
House of Commons IT Security Sector
07.2024 - 11.2024
Senior Procurement Specialist
Public Service Commission
09.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Procurement Specialist and Transformation Advisor
Department of National Defense
05.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Procurement Advisor and Technical Writer
Shared Service Canada
01.2023 - 07.2023
Senior Statement of Work Writer
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
08.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Procurement Auditor
Corrections Services Canada
08.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Procurement Specialist
Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunication Canada
06.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Procurement Specialist
Natural Resource Canada
05.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Procurement Advisor
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
03.2021 - 11.2023
Senior Procurement Consultant
Canadian Energy Regulator
03.2021 - 01.2022
Procurement Technical Writer & Procurement Advisor
Public Service Commission
02.2021 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Carleton University
09.1989 - 11.2000
Senior Procurement Specialist
Department of National Defense