Procurement · Leadership · Public Service
Martin
Stein
Public-sector procurement manager and trusted advisor to senior executives, known for practical judgment, people-focused leadership and turning complex requirements into defensible decisions.
Professional profile
Leadership grounded in trust and service
People should be able to trust that their manager is there to support them, remove unnecessary barriers and help them do meaningful work well.
Martin Stein is a bilingual public-sector procurement manager and trusted advisor with experience across contracting, governance, policy, accommodations, technology and client service. At the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, he leads complex procurement work and provides senior executives and program teams with candid advice, practical options and clear assessments of risk.
His leadership style is accessible, hands-on and pragmatic. Martin stays connected to the daily work of his employees, creates clarity around priorities and looks for responsible ways to say yes. He believes every employee and every procurement deserves thoughtful attention, regardless of its dollar value or visibility.
Previously, Martin directed procurement operations at the Parole Board of Canada and helped establish shared procurement support reaching more than 10 organizations. His work combines sound stewardship, operational judgment, modernization and a strong commitment to people.
Selected impact
Practical improvements with organization-wide value
Martin focuses on changes that make work clearer for employees, more responsive for clients and easier for decision-makers to act on.
Broader service reach
Supported more than 10 organizations through procurement services, collaboration and shared approaches.
$3M+ in activity
Managed procurement activities valued at more than $3 million while maintaining defensible decisions and appropriate stewardship.
Clearer work through M365
Introduced Microsoft 365 tools that improved task visibility, clarified the work required to advance files and enabled proactive client updates.
A 40-person community
Co-founded the Small Business Internal Collaboration Group, where approximately 40 participants share practices and examine how broad changes affect smaller organizations.
Areas of expertise
Turning complex requirements into clear decisions
Martin brings together policy knowledge, operational judgment and a collaborative leadership style.
Procurement strategy
Full-cycle planning, requirements development, evaluation, negotiation, award and contract management for complex professional services and technology files.
Governance and risk
Defensible decision-making, executive advice, audit-ready documentation, disclosure reporting and consistent application of Treasury Board requirements.
Leadership and mentoring
Team leadership, coaching and knowledge transfer that strengthen individual capability and build more confident procurement communities.
Process improvement
Practical templates, guidance and shared-service approaches that make complex work clearer, more consistent and easier to complete well.
Experience
A career built across operations, technology and public service
Co-CEO
Co-leads a Canadian startup creating simple, approachable applications, contributing to strategy, product development, technology, customer needs and business operations.
Manager, Procurement & Contracting
Leads complex telecommunications and professional-services procurements, advises senior executives, manages activities valued at more than $3 million and oversees planning, forecasting, disclosure and policy guidance. Developed an inclusive contracting approach that helped the organization acquire specialized services more efficiently and identify better-qualified contractors.
Manager, Procurement & Contracting
Directed procurement operations and policy, exercised delegated authority and helped establish shared procurement support reaching more than 10 organizations. Introduced Microsoft 365 tools that strengthened workload visibility, employee clarity and proactive client service.
Procurement Officer
Managed competitive and non-competitive contracting, developed statements of work and evaluation criteria, supported bid evaluations and maintained transparent records.
Accommodations Officer
Coordinated Workplace 2.0 projects, office moves, contractors, technology installations and post-construction follow-up while balancing operational needs and competing priorities.
Technology, training, publishing and customer service
Progressive roles in IT support, consulting, training, publishing and service management developed the technical fluency and client-focused approach Martin brings to procurement leadership today.
Trusted advice
Candid recommendations, followed by dependable implementation
Good advice gives decision-makers a clear recommendation, the available options and an honest account of the risks and implications.
Senior executives rely on Martin to interpret procurement policy, explain financial and operational implications and identify a practical, defensible path forward. He does not avoid difficult files or soften advice simply because the situation is uncomfortable.
Once an executive decision is made, Martin implements it professionally and willingly, even when another option had been his recommendation. That balance of candour, judgment, accountability and institutional loyalty has helped him build lasting trust.
He also has experience helping resolve sensitive employer-employee matters through direct discussion, relationship management and a workable path forward, while respecting confidentiality.
Recognition
Service recognized by colleagues and leaders
Board service
Board Director, CIPMM
Elected in 2025 to help guide a national not-for-profit serving Canada’s procurement and materiel-management community.
- Represents the operational realities of smaller organizations
- Respectfully challenges assumptions and connects strategy to implementation
- Contributes perspectives on financial stewardship, technology and modernization
- Supports bilingual community building and professional development
Mentorship
Helping professionals know they are not alone
Trusted relationships and shared experience can give people the confidence to navigate their next challenge.
Martin mentors because he sees genuine value in helping people learn from others, particularly in smaller organizations where professional communities can feel distant. His approach is practical and personal: listen carefully, share experience honestly and help each person move toward the direction they want for themselves.
After contributing actively to the CIPMM Mentorship Program, Martin will co-chair the program in 2027, supporting connections and learning across Canada’s procurement community.
Entrepreneurship
Simple technology built around real people
Together North Inc. is a Canadian startup focused on applications that are straightforward, useful and easy to adopt.
As co-CEO, Martin contributes to product strategy, technology decisions, customer needs and business operations. The company’s current project is Yappigo, a private digital home that helps pet owners and families coordinate care, information, routines, reminders, shared responsibilities and memories.
Yappigo is currently in alpha development, with an anticipated launch in 2027.
Professional development
Continuous learning, applied in practice
Leadership
Leadership Learning Path Professional Certificate, Canada School of Public Service, including 35 courses in management and strategic decision-making.
Procurement
Extensive training in procurement fundamentals, contract management, responsible procurement, Indigenous considerations and green procurement.
Communication
Bilingual in English and French, with experience advising executives, coaching teams and translating complex requirements into practical guidance.
Recent updates
News and professional activities
The latest from Martin’s professional work, community involvement and speaking activities.
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Supporting the CIPMM National Workshop
Successful professional events are built through collaboration, careful planning and the commitment of people working toward a shared purpose. I am proud to contribute…
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Sharing Professional Career Advice
Professional growth is rarely a straight line. It is shaped by curiosity, good mentors, practical experience and a willingness to take on work that…
Contact
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