Purchasing Specialist/Materials Buyer

The ideal candidate is a highly organized procurement professional with extensive experience leading complex RFx processes in a healthcare or public procurement environment. They possess strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to confidently manage competing priorities while providing strategic sourcing support for clinical and technical equipment categories. As a Procurement Specialist III, you will showcase your excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff and external vendors. You will develop new contracts and contract amendments that create value and mitigate risk. You will be responsible for coordinating all activities related to the competitive bidding process, including RFx evaluations, preparing contract documents, assisting with contract implementations, and managing contracts within assigned categories in compliance with procurement processes, policies and guidelines. Classification: Procurement Specialist III Unit and Program: Contracting, Procurement and Supply Management Eligible to work remotely within Alberta Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 28-JUL-2028 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Classification: Procurement Specialist III Unit and Program: Contracting, Procurement and Supply Management Eligible to work remotely within Alberta Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 28-JUL-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Additional Required

Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management experience.
Demonstrated experience leading complex, high-value competitive procurement processes, including RFx development, evaluation, negotiations, and contract award.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess technical, operational, financial, and contractual requirements and develop evidence-based recommendations.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively facilitate RFx's, engage stakeholders, and communicate procurement recommendations.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently and perform effectively under tight deadlines and competing priorities.
Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail. Preferred

Qualifications:
Experience procuring clinical equipment and technology, or other highly technical products and services is strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of clinical equipment, healthcare technologies, and related services gained through clinical, operational, or procurement experience, is considered an asset. A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. #