Procurement and Contracts Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating the purchasing of goods and services across departments, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with procurement policies.
• Working with suppliers to confirm order details, resolve discrepancies, monitor lead times and performance, and follow up on status of delivery.
• Preparing and managing purchase requisitions, work orders, and inventory reordering; ensuring accurate and auditable records.
• Collaborating with internal departments, including Operations and Maintenance, to proactively plan procurement needs.
• Administering non-capital contracts, tracking expiry dates, coordinating renewals, and ensuring insurance and WCB compliance.
• Maintaining vendor records, managing the Approved Vendors List, and posting procurement opportunities through Alberta Purchasing Connection.
• Providing administrative support, including invoice processing, credit applications, and acting as backup for shipping & receiving as needed.
• Assisting with the development and improvement of procurement procedures, templates, and documentation systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be a successful candidate, you must have:

•  Possess relevant post-secondary education and/or experience such as a diploma or degree ins supply chain management or public procurement
• 5-7 years of purchasing and contract experience, within a government setting would be considered an asset
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance equipment is considered an asset.
• Advanced computer skills e.g. Microsoft office, document management and work manger systems.
• Must have excellent organizational and communications skills.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work without supervision, exercise good judgment, team player, effectively handle conflicting priorities and emergency situations.
• Holding or working towards a related designations: Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) is considered an asset.

COMPENSATION 

This position is a hybrid opportunity, with the ability to work from home up to two days a week. We work a compressed work week of 70 hours biweekly, with every other Friday as an earned day off (EDO). The salary range for this position is $94,739 - $118,499 per annum. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and eligibility for the Local Authorities Pension Plan. We are proud of our friendly and safe working environment.