Martin Chénier

President at Procurement Alliance of Canada

Casselman, Ontario, Canada

About

I help people that seek assistance with the grey areas of public sector procurement. Whether it's training or coaching procurement folks on outcome-based (or best-value) Procurement ... or helping clients and vendors with an Agile Procurement process ... if you're dealing with a a procurement and something in the process is unclear, chances are I can help. Specialties: Agile Procurement, Business Coaching, Team Building, Public Sector Procurement, Lean management, Human Resources, best-value, Fairness Monitoring, contracting, purchasing, Government Standing Offers and Supply Arrangements, government consulting, change management, contract negotiation, facilitation, training.

Experience

  • President at Procurement Alliance of Canada
    May 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

  • Business Coach and Procurement Strategist at Grey Oak Consulting
    May 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 2 mos

    Grey Oak Consulting is an independently-owned firm providing procurement consulting and training services to both private and public sector organizations in Canada. Our raison d’être is simple… We believe in Best-Value and Collaboration. OUR BIG HAIRY AUDACIOUS GOAL … “Help shape a public procurement culture where best-value and efficiency can co-exist.” WE OFFER Procurement Consulting Services • Support at an operational and/or strategic level • Advisory services for large procurement initiatives • Assist with procurement processes and tender documents (RFP, RFI, RFSO/SA) • IT, Real Property, Professional services • Develop / adapt contracting policies and training material • Help craft the Statement of Work • Fairness Monitoring • Oversee or participate in RFP evaluation process Procurement Training, Coaching and Capacity Building • Lean Procurement Workshops (Lean Belt training designed for procurement) • Leadership development • Employee development and training Procurement Strategies • Advisory services pre-RFP launch to determine best practices • Organization wide procurement renewal • Procurement collaboration initiatives

  • ACSESS (Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services) (3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Chair, Government Relations
      Sep 2012 - Apr 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos

      The Government Relations Committee Mandate: To represent the staffing industry’s viewpoints with public policy decision-makers legislators and the general public. Served as Industry representative on the Informatics Professional Services Advisory Committee (2013-2014) as well as the Government's Temporary Help Services Advisory Committee (2007-2014). Led discussions and provided recommendations on hot topics (ex: Effective use of the Supply Arrangement & Standing Offer for professional services, Bilingual requirements (co-authored THS definition), Flexible use of Standing Offer using percentile rule + dollar value threshold)

    • National Board Director
      Apr 2011 - Apr 2014 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      The ACSESS Mission is to Promote the Interests and Growth of the Canadian Recruitment & Staffing Industry. In order to accomplish this ACSESS will . . . - Identify, communicate and monitor industry standards and ethical business practices positively influence and protect the regulatory and business environment that impacts our members and the people they serve; - Promote credibility and visibility of the industry to the business community, government, and general public; - Provide our members with strategic support services, programs and tools to assist them in achieving their goals and objectives. A primary objective of ACSESS is to actively represent the industry and our membership before governments by providing input on employment legislation and regulations at the national and provincial levels. At the same time, ACSESS assumes a leadership role in ensuring that industry members are aware of legislation and regulatory changes which may (drastically) affect their businesses and responsibilities as employers.

  • Director, Strategic Initiatives at Lannick Recruitment Ottawa
    Jan 2012 - Apr 2014 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Provided leadership to Lannick's Government practice and served as Client Liaison for the francophone market. With deep expertise in professional recruitment and staffing, Lannick Recruitment Ottawa specializes in placing qualified professionals in contract, permanent and temporary roles. Lannick is known for its expertise in the following fields: Technology, Finance, Accounting, HR, Legal and Executive Support.

  • Senior Associate at Lannick Contract
    Sep 2009 - Dec 2011 · 2 yrs 4 mos