Procurement Analyst

**PROCUREMENT ANALYST (RFP SPECIFICATIONS WRITER)**

**Requisition #**:R25-3255 (JP513)

**Location**:Edmonton, AB (Onsite, 5 days a week)

**Engagement Type**:Contract

**Number of Resources required**:1

**Rate (CAD)**:Up to $80 per hour / Commensurate with related experience and market competitiveness

**Term**: 2025-03-03 to 2025-06-30 with one 12 month extension available (up to 16-month contract)

**Hours per day**:7.25

**Security Screening**:Standard (Criminal Record Check)

**Submission Deadline/Closing Date**:January 29, 2025 (12:00 PM Mountain Time)
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- Tri-global Solutions Group Inc. is seeking one (1) Procurement Analyst (RFP Specifications Writer) to join our talented Service Delivery team at Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction (Government of Alberta).

Please review the project overview and requirements below. If you meet the requirements and are interested in submitting for this role, please reply to this job posting.

If you know other consultants who may be interested in this opportunity kindly share this job posting.

Thank you.

Tri-global Solutions Group Inc.
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- **PROJECT OVERVIEW**

We are seeking a Specifications Writer to join the Procurement Services Branch in Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction. This branch provides centralized services for all GoA ministries that need to acquire supplies.

This role is critical in ensuring that RFx documents are clear and legally sound, resulting in competitive, fair and transparent procurements.

**DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES**

Key Responsibilities - as a Specifications Writer, you will:

- Draft and Write Specifications RFXs (Requests for proposals, quotes, information etc)
- Develop detailed technical, functional, and performance-based specifications for a wide variety of goods.
- Ensure specifications are clear, precise, and free from ambiguity to encourage fair competition among suppliers.
- Use industry standards, public sector regulations, and organizational guidelines to shape the specifications and ensure accuracy and completeness of all technical documents.
- Review and revise existing specifications to keep them current and aligned with organizational objectives.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier performance, quality, or potential disputes.
- Understand all aspects of public sector procurement, including trade agreements and requirements for open, competitive tendering.
- Research and Analysis
- Research industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements to inform specifications.
- Analyze end-user needs, market trends, and supplier capabilities to create feasible, cost effective, and quality-driven specifications.
- Collaboration and Consultation
- Collaborate with stakeholders such as GoA ministries, team members and management to gather input on requirements.
- Liaise with legal, compliance, and risk teams to ensure specifications meet regulatory and contractual obligations.
- Training and Support

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS**
- Demonstrated experience in executive stakeholder relationship management and engagement (i.e. determining the needs of senior stakeholders and understanding business priorities and pressures). (6 years+)
- Experience assisting in reviewing, evaluating and providing test input during business requirements gathering and detailed design specifications. (6 years+)
- Experience in public sector procurement processes including an understanding of trade agreements and competitive bid law. (6 years+)

**DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS**
- Completion of SCMP or other equivalent courses and associated certificates.
- Demonstrated experience with MS office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) (4 years+)
- Demonstrated experience working as Trainer on at least 1 project in a large organization or public service environment, impacting 100+ staff. (4 years+)
- Demonstrated working experience managing complex programs to meet business outcomes (4 years+)
- Experience with professional research methodologies. (4 years+)

**NOT FOR YOU?**

**WHY WORK WITH TRI-GLOBAL?**
- Empower positive change by enabling our clients to revolutionize innovation and technology, elevating them to a higher level of excellence and efficiency.
- Join an exceptional and committed team that redefines the landscape, forging a distinctive path towards success.
- Engage in stimulating and captivating projects that push boundaries and keep you constantly motivated.

Pay: Up to $80.00 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Please confirm the mandatory WORK MODEL: The successful contractor will be working fully onsite in downtown Edmonton, AB at 9820 - 106 Street NW.

**Experience**:

- working in or for the public sector: 1 year (preferred)
- Deliver training for organizational change & new non-IT tech: