Senior Buyer

Reporting to the Procurement Manager Senior Buyers are professionals that perform the full-cycle of
procurement activities for all levels of complexity and risk with the majority of activities within the
intermediate to high complexity range. Elevate your procurement career by leading high-impact complex projects that shape our city. You will drive the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for diverse projectsranging from major infrastructure like LRT construction to essential consulting services.

In this role you will lead a portfolio and exercise professional judgment and procurement expertise to ensure transparency integrity and best value. This is a high-visibility role where your ability to collaborate with internal partners and navigate intermediate to high-complexity RFx processes will directly impact the communitys growth and success.

What will you do

• Liaises and consults with business partners in assigned portfolio to proactively prioritize and plan ahead for anticipated procurement activities partners procurement needs
• Provides multifaceted advice to business partners on procurement procedures methods and approaches
• Advises business partners on public procurement principles and practices trade agreements and public procurement law
• Collaborates leads and facilitates interactions with business partners and Procurement staff to develop appropriate sourcing strategies for intermediate to high complexity and high risk procurements including non-competitive invitational and competitive processes
• Proactively works with business partners to promote competitive processes where appropriate
• Provides advice for non-competitive procurements
• Consults or works in conjunction with other subject matter experts such as Law Corporate Access & Privacy Risk Management Information Technology Finance
• Considers corporate perspectives and issues when planning procurement activities;
• Conducts market and internal research and analysis using tools and resources in support of RFx to ensure the best procurement method sourcing approach and value for the City
• Reviews requirements description and scope of work and recommends improvements to business partners
• Works with business partners to compose RFx documents develop evaluation plan criteria weightings process strategies submission and contractual requirements and manages the RFx process
• Manages business partner relationship with assigned portfolio
• Manages debriefs and interactions with suppliers

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• Completion of a University Degree (Bachelors or higher) in a related discipline such as public administration public policy supply chain management business or project management and four (4) years of relevant full-time work experience which include a minimum of three (3) years in a procurement environment performing end to end procurement responsibilities
• OR Completion of a two-year post-secondary diploma or associate degree in a related discipline such as public administration public policy supply chain management business or project management and six (6) years of relevant full-time work experience which include a minimum of three (3) years in a procurement environment performing end to end procurement responsibilities.
• Completion of a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation from the Supply Chain
• Management Association (SCMA) or a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) or equivalent designation is considered an asset

Skills required for success:

• Knowledge of and experience with various design and construction delivery methodologies and their associated procurement contracts is an asset
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of public procurement practices policies procedures tender and contract law trade agreements and various procurement and sourcing strategies
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of RFx methods and approaches
• Knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing methodologies and approaches
• Knowledge of project management methodology and approaches
• Knowledge of Google Suite Applications (Gmail Sheets Docs Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word Excel)
• Excellent computer skills; ability to learn utilize and update various databases programs and ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent listening verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong leadership skills required to provide coaching and guidance
• Excellent analytical critical thinking decision-making and problem solving skills
• Strong research skills
• Ability to determine appropriate procurement strategies
• Ability to plan and lead contract negotiation processes
• Ability to lead and facilitate meetings with business partners and suppliers
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Work Environment:

• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $47.172 - $59.281 (Hourly); $98495.14 - $123778.73 Annually

Recruitment Consultant: RD/SB

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