Senior Procurement Specialist (IT) 26-04133

Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist (IT)

Location: Edmonton AB
Duration: 11 Months (Contract)

Overview

Navitas Partners LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist (IT) to support large-scale technology procurement initiatives. This role will focus on delivering end-to-end procurement services in a complex fast-paced environment ensuring compliance with public sector standards and achieving strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of procurement and contracting documentation to support transparent fair and efficient procurement processes.
• Manage full lifecycle procurements including RFPs NRFPs RFIs RFQs and other competitive bid processes.
• Develop procurement strategies recommendations and documentation aligned with organizational policies and objectives.
• Coordinate and package procurement deliverables for internal stakeholders steering committees and governance bodies.
• Oversee procurement activities across multiple projects ensuring alignment with timelines budgets and resource plans.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define project scope objectives risks and procurement strategies.
• Track and report procurement progress including milestones risks and issue resolution.
• Support project planning activities including scheduling resource estimation and work plan development.
• Provide guidance and direction to project teams on procurement priorities and execution.
• Lead contract negotiations and vendor management activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Commerce Public Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement including:
  • Drafting reviewing and managing vendor contracts in complex environments
  • Providing procurement advisory services to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Working within Canadian public sector procurement frameworks and regulations
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience leading competitive procurement processes (RFPs RFQs RFIs etc.)
• Strong knowledge of trade agreements and procurement legislation such as CFTA CETA CUSMA and NWPTA
• Professional certification such as SCMA CPPB CPPO or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technology modernization digital transformation or cloud-based initiatives
• Strong ability to evaluate cost models pricing structures and contract risks
• Experience procuring IT solutions such as:
  • Software and hardware
  • Cloud services
  • Cybersecurity tools
  • System integrations and digital platforms

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About Navitas Partners LLC:It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growingTechnical / ITstaffing firms in the US providing services to numerous clients. We offer the most competitive pay for every position. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.