Senior Procurement Officer

Are you a procurement professional looking for your next opportunity in the public service Do you wish you could spread your enthusiasm for trade agreements generic specifications and well-crafted RFx documents If the answer is yes we want you to join our procurement team!

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Officer to lead supplies procurements for all GoA departments. This position reports to a Procurement Manager in the Corporate Purchasing unit.

The Senior Procurement Officer acquires the goods valued over $10000 and associated services on behalf of Government of Alberta departments in accordance with the Departments Mandate as defined in the Government of Alberta Direct Purchase Regulation and Direct Purchase Administrative Practices. Ensures that the procurement process is managed professionally fairly and equitably while maximizing the benefits to the Government of Alberta and conforming to applicable trade agreements. Establishes supply agreements and provides direction assistance and consultative expertise to departments. Participates in the Corporate Procurement Section Mentoring Program as a mentor to develop the skills in new Procurement Officers.

The primary responsibilities for the Senior Procurement Officer include but are not limited to:

• Conducting open and fair procurements that comply with trade agreements government legislation and purchasing policies.
• Working closely with client departments developing clear and concise solicitation documents.
• Supporting clients during the full procurement cycle.
• Independently providing accurate procurement advice/information to clients.
• Integrating information to respond appropriately to vendor enquiries.
• Using the Supply Chain Management functions of the GoAs Enterprise Resource Planning system (1GX).
• Evaluating vendor responses and preparing recommendations for contract awards.
• Proactively resolving contract issues with vendors.

The successful candidate will have well-developed and demonstrated:

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to anticipate and positively influence the actions of others.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise discretion and diplomacy in a highly sensitive environment.
• Ability to analyze information and make recommendations to find solutions based on findings.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Systems Thinking Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals.
• Agility Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks: Position must be able to prioritize and manage competing priorities. Also pivot between emerging issues and day-to-day requests (i.e. branch urgent requirements ministry announcements and mandates)
• Drive for Results Works to remove barriers to outcomes sticking to principles: Position is required to achieve results on priorities despite ambiguity in process evolving challenges and tight timelines
• Build Collaborative Environments Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict: Many of the strategic documents this position is responsible for requires thorough collaboration with other groups within the ministry and across government

Required:

• University graduation in Public Administration or a related field
• PLUS Two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g. related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:

• 2 years of experience in public sector procurement.
• Professional purchasing certification (e.g. SCMP or similar).
• Proficiency using Ariba supply chain management software or similar.
• Knowledge of trade agreements.
• Knowledge of legislation and policies specific to GoA procurement.
• Understanding of machinery of government decision-making.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Temporary Full-time role (up to 2 years)
• This job posting will be used to fill two vacant positions.
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Monday to Friday.
• Location: Edmonton.

Recruitment Process:

• Applicants are required to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements including education experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
• Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.