Procurement Specialist (IT) Senior

Job Title: Procurement Specialist Senior (IT)

Project: Technology Procurement
Location: Remote (must work within Alberta Canada)
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 08:15 16:30 (Alberta time)
Duration: Contract role
Background Check: Required (Standard and Enhanced Security Clearance)

A highly renowned organization in collaboration with the Technology and Innovation procurement team is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of technology-related procurements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement activities across multiple technology projects ensuring compliance with public sector procurement policies trade agreements and governance standards.

• Develop procurement and contracting documentation aligned with business objectives and public sector procurement standards
• Support development of procurement recommendations including resource needs dependencies policy considerations and contracting methodology
• Prepare and present procurement deliverables to internal teams steering committees and stakeholders
• Manage procurement activities across multiple projects ensuring alignment with governance requirements
• Collaborate with business and IT leadership to define procurement project plans including scope timelines risks benefits and budgets
• Monitor and report on procurement project status milestones issues and deliverables
• Develop and maintain procurement schedules resource plans and work plans
• Provide guidance to project teams on procurement priorities and delivery expectations
• Ensure compliance with government procurement policies standards and trade agreements

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Commerce Public Administration or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in complex competitive procurement
• Minimum 8 years experience in contract drafting and contract management
• Minimum 8 years experience advising stakeholders
• Minimum 8 years experience in public sector procurement (government or similar entities)
• Minimum 7 years experience with government trade agreements
• Experience developing procurement documentation and managing end-to-end procurement processes

• Procurement designation (SCMP CPPB CPPO CSPM or equivalent)
• Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives
• Experience in financial and risk assessment (5 years)
• Experience in IT procurement (5 years)

• Employer will provide all required equipment
• Work is primarily remote but must be performed within Alberta
• On-site attendance may be required occasionally (travel not reimbursed)
• Mandatory training includes FOIP security awareness and other government compliance training
• Enhanced security clearance is required and will be coordinated by the client

• Financial/Pricing: 20%
• Resource Qualifications: 20%
• Interview Process: 60%

Interviews are expected to be held between April