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Procurement & Contract Specialist

2 weeks ago

Red Deer, Canada The City of Red Deer Full time

**The Opportunity**:
The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for a **Procurement & Contract Specialist**. The Procurement & Contract Specialist operates at senior level; it deals with high complexity matters and is fully independent. It is responsible for procurement and the legal aspects of competitive bidding and related contract processes for all departments within The City. The position ensures strict compliance with competitive bidding law, current regulations and The City‘s Procurement Policy and Procedures. It maintains positive public perception of the municipality by ensuring fairness, transparency and openness in public procurement opportunities. The position is responsible for risk assessment related to competitive bidding process and contract law. A high degree of professional judgment and independence is required in performing these duties while advising and liaising with City departments to maintain strong working relationships.
- Bachelor’s Degree with majors such as major in law and economics (or accounting), contracting experience with a diploma may be considered as equivalent along with a designation of Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), etc.
- Three years’ experience performing tendering/procurement/contracting/risk duties
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of current procurement methodologies, competitive bidding laws, legislation impacting public procurement, contract law, common law and provincial statues
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word and Excel)
- Previous experience with JDEdwards financial system and bidsandtenders would be an asset

In addition to the 9 Core Competencies identified for all employees of the City of Red Deer - the following are specific to this position:

- Ability to negotiate and write contracts on behalf of The City
- Superior verbal and written communication skills including ability to handle difficult vendors/stakeholders
- Demonstrates high standard of ethics, integrity and discretion
- Demonstrates strong leadership and teambuilding skills
- Ability to provide consistent professional services under the pressure of conflicting priorities and public scrutiny
- Ability to adapt in an environment of ongoing change and act in the role of change agent
- Ability to formulate and implement procurement policies and procedures
- Ability to process a high volume of information within tight deadlines
- Ability to work with considerable independence and to demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness in establishing and achieving business objectives

**Affiliation**:
Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

**Remuneration**:
$42.37 to $49.06 per hour

**Hours of Work**:
75 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday; some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.