Procurement Specialist

**PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST (Corporate Purchasing Workplan)**

**Requisition #**: R24-3200 (JP437)

**Location**:Edmonton, AB (Onsite)

**Engagement Type**:Contract

**Number of Resources required**:1

**Rate (CAD)**:Up to $63 per hour / Commensurate with related experience and market competitiveness

**Term**: 2024-11-19 to 2025-03-31 with 12 month extension available (up to 16-month contract)

**Hours per day**: 7.25

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

**Submission Deadline/Closing Date**:October 14, 2024 (12:00 PM Mountain Time)
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- Tri-global Solutions Group Inc. is seeking one (1) Procurement Specialist to join our talented Service Delivery team at Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction (Government of Alberta) to support the Corporate Purchasing Workplan.

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.

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Thank you.

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

The Procurement Services branch in Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction works toward Government of Alberta's (GoA) mandate for efficient, open, and transparent procurement.

**DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES**
- Develop procurement and contracting documentation most suitable to ensure business objectives are met through a transparent, fair and efficient open procurement process.
- Assist with the development of recommendations including providing details of resource requirements, dependencies, interdependencies, policy implications pertaining to the procurement and contracting methodology to be applied.
- Produce and package procurement deliverables for presentation to various internal support teams, steering committee, and other project stakeholders.
- Support multiple procurement projects.
- Collaborate with Corporate Purchasing leadership to develop a well-defined project plan that clearly states the project’s objectives, scope, assumptions, timeline, resource requirements, risks, benefits and budget in relation to the procurement process.
- Document and report project status against established objectives, milestones, budget and resources and facilitate tracking and closure of issues in relation to the procurement process.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS**
- Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group. (Yes or No)
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work. The ability to work on multiple projects at one time and to prioritize tasks. (Yes or No)
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy. (Yes or No)
- Experience in public sector procurement processes including an understanding of trade agreements and competitive bid law. (3 years+)

**DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS**
- Completion of SCMP or other equivalent courses and associated certificates. (Yes or No)
- Experience with tender systems (E-bidding). (3 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 $63.00 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- procurement specialist: 6 years (required)
- Strong analytical skills w/high attention to detail/accuracy: 6 years (preferred)
- Excellent organizational skills &ability to prioritize work: 6 years (preferred)
- work on multiple projects at one time & prioritizing tasks: 3 years (preferred)
- Clear verbal and written communication skills: 6 years (preferred)
- ability to interact professionally with a diverse group: 5 years (preferred)
- tender systems (E-bidding): 5 years (preferred)
- Public sector procurement processes incl. trade agreements: 3 years (required)
- understanding of trade agreements and competitive bid law: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- SCMP or other equivalent courses and associated certificates (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-15
Expected start date: 2024-11-19