Procurement Manager

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 70678
Ministry: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: May 9, 2025
Classification: M41Z2

**Salary**: $3,339.00 to $4,493.32 bi-weekly ($87,147 to $117,275/year)

Every Service Albertan strives to enable the success of our Ministry partners and Albertans by providing exceptional client focused services that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. We are looking for collaborative, agile, solutions focused individuals with strong communication skills and a strong service orientation. If that describes you, please read on

The Procurement Services Branch provides guidance and expertise to the enterprise on open and transparent procurement practices, while working closely with all ministries to meet their purchasing needs, provides procurement options that meet our public procurement obligations resulting in acquisition of high-quality, cost-effective goods and services.
Procurement Services also provides services related to warehousing and surplus sales, inter-provincial trade, vendor relationship management, data analysis and reporting.

Within Procurement Services, Corporate Purchasing is responsible for the procurement of goods and associated services valued over $10,000 on behalf of all ministries as mandated in accordance with the Government Organization Act, the Direct Purchase Regulation and the Direct Purchase Administrative Practices. This unit is responsible for approximately 300 mandated procurements annually, in addition to establishing and maintaining approximately 200 government-wide and ministry specific standing offers and blanket contracts. The majority of these contracts are also available for use by other Municipalities, Academia, Schools and Health (MASH) sector entities and many have outward faced public impact (e.g. Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program contracts for goods used by Albertans).

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your systems thinking, agility and network development competencies? Are you looking to use your skills and seasoned leadership experience to provide support to the Government of Alberta stakeholder portfolio for Procurement Services? We are looking for a motivated, highly successful, person who wants to join a leading-edge team.

**Your responsibilities will include but not limited to**:

- Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for goods and services, including developing policies, guidelines, and technical specifications, with a focus on services.
- Review staff procurement documents (e.g., solicitation documents, evaluation plans) to ensure compliance with internal policies, applicable trade agreements, and industry standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement professionals, including allocating tasks, providing guidance, and supporting their professional growth, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Advise on procurement processes and policies across the Ministry, contributing to steering committees and setting the strategic direction for Procurement Services by building strong relationships with senior leaders.
- Ensure the effective use of GoA-developed resources like templates and training, while overseeing contract award and monitoring policies to enhance procurement effectiveness.
- Identify and implement opportunities to streamline procurement processes, increasing both efficiency and flexibility.
- Establish clear responsibilities across all stakeholder levels to support effective decision-making.
- Maintain the Procurement Services SharePoint Site and ensure accurate procurement records, reports, and documentation in alignment with the Procurement Accountability Framework (PAF) and GoA Policies.
- Implement action plans for improvements based on recommendations from audits or the Auditor General.
- Foster collaboration within project teams to achieve common goals.

**In order to be successful in this role you will demonstrate**:

- Strong procurement background, with a focus on service-related procurements, including extensive experience in conducting solicitations and evaluations.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and minimizing errors.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Proven decision-making, project management, and leadership capabilities.
- Experienced in facilitating multi-stakeholder groups and managing key relationships.
- Sensitive and adaptable in meeting client needs and delivering effective results.

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