Procurement Specialist – Senior

2 weeks ago

Red Deer, Canada GuuZ Consulting Services Inc Full time

Procurement Specialist (Non-IT) - Senior

We are seeking to hire two Senior Procurement Specialists on behalf of our government client for a 6-month contract. This opportunity is with a team that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation within the Procurement Services branch, which is committed to efficient, open, and transparent procurement processes. These full-time positions (7.25-hour workday) are based onsite in Edmonton. The contract is for 6 months, with the possibility of a 6-month extension.

Responsibilities

- Solicitation Document Preparation

- Support development of a strategy for procurement preparation based upon project goals and criteria.

- Refine identified business and technical requirements.

- Preparation of RFx and draft review documents.

- Identify any subprojects where separate RFxs may be required to acquire specific vendor services.

- Assist the Department in providing RFx interpretations to vendors by developing written responses to questions.

- Evaluation & Debrief

- Prepare RFx selection methodologies, evaluation plans, evaluation criteria mandatory, evaluation schedules, and final award recommendations.

- Review vendor proposals for quality accuracy and adherence to required standards.

- Creation of supporting project documentation as per the guidelines of the Government of Alberta procurement policy.

- Assist in debriefing unsuccessful vendors.

- Contract Execution & Post RFx activities

- Assist the Department in finalizing contracts with recommended vendors.

- Conduct post procurement reviews and vendor evaluations lessons learned.

- Prepare evaluation reports and procurement recommendations for Department reviews and signoffs.

- Project Management

- Plan, coordinate, and prepare controlling documentation for procurement plans and processes.

- Develop effective communications processes to ensure adequate project progress and issue reporting to all participants and stakeholders.

- Plan and coordinate procurement activities including financial estimate, business technical requirements and contracting options.

- Additional procurement related responsibilities as required by the Procurement Manager

Experience / Requirements

Must Have

- Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work. The ability to work on multiple projects at one time and to prioritize tasks.
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in public sector procurement processes including an understanding of trade agreements and competitive bid law.
- Minimum 3 years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite tools.

Nice to Have

- Completion of SCMP or other equivalent courses and associated certificates.
- Experience with trade agreements, Financial Administration Act, and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Public Works Act.
- 3 years of experience using ERP systems such as SAP
- 3 years of experience with tender systems (E-bidding).

Contract

6 months contract with a potential of another 6 months extension

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