Intermediate Procurement Specialist

Please send your resume at if you are interested in this 06 month contract (12/01/2025 to 05/29/2026) contract role. Please feel free to forward if you are not interested. This is with Govt of Alberta.

Intermediate Procurement Specialist (Non-IT) - (GOAPRDJP

Work Location:
On-Site St, Edmonton, AB T5K 2J6

Must Have: Education

• Relevant post-secondary education in areas of supply chain, procurement, business or a related field, Acceptable education includes degrees, diplomas and certificates (minimum 2 year diploma).

Must Have: Work Experience

• 2 years experience editing documents in Adobe Acrobat Pro, or similar PDF editing software
• 4 years experience independently performing activities related to developing and releasing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Negotiated Requests for Proposals (NFRPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), negotiations, evaluation, supplier feedback, and contract execution
• 4 years experience in public sector procurement processes including an understanding of trade agreements and competitive bid law.

Nice to have - Professional Licenses/Certification

Completion of SCMP or other equivalent courses and associated certificates.

Nice to have: Work Experience

• 2 years experience proofing and formatting word documents in a work setting.
• 2 years experience using SAP and Ariba for contract workspace management.
• 2 years experience with tender systems (E-bidding).
• 2 years experience using Microsoft Outlook for email messaging, task and calendar tracking, and other relevant, efficient features.
• 2 years experience using basic Excel skills in a work setting

Project Overview

The candidate will analyze and refine both business and technical requirements, translating them into detailed RFX solicitation documents as needed. They may also contribute to the initial planning stages to determine how projects will be delivered.

Solicitation Document Preparation

• Support the development of procurement strategies aligned with project objectives and criteria.
• Research and refine business and technical requirements.
• Prepare RFXs and draft associated review documents.
• Identify potential subprojects that may require separate RFXs for specific vendor services.
• Assist the Department by interpreting RFXs for vendors and drafting formal responses to inquiries.

Evaluation & Debrief

• Prepare selection methodologies, evaluation plans, mandatory criteria, evaluation schedules, and final award recommendations for RFXs.
• Review vendor bids/proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with required standards.
• Create supporting documentation in accordance with the Government of Alberta procurement policy.
• Assist in organizing bidder conferences and vendor presentations, including developing agendas.
• Support the debriefing process for unsuccessful vendors.

Post-RFX Activities

• Assist the Department in finalizing contracts with selected vendors.
• Conduct post-procurement reviews and compile vendor performance evaluations and lessons learned.
• Prepare formal evaluation reports and procurement recommendations for departmental final reviews and approval.
• Maintain accurate and properly filed procurement and contract records.

Interviews dates

• Interviews are estimated to be held between November 17-20.

Scoring Methodology:

• Financial/Pricing: 10%
• Resource Qualifications: 30%
• Interview Process: 60%

SUBMISSION MUST INCLUDE:

• RESUME
• TO PROCEED TO THE NEXT STAGE, YOUR RESUME MUST CLEARLY DESCRIBE ALL REQUIRED EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE SPECIFIC JOB OR PROJECT WHERE IT WAS GAINED. SIMPLY COPYING THE QUALIFICATION WITHOUT THIS EXPLANATION WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT.
• EACH JOB/PROJECT MUST CONTAIN THE TERM OF THE JOB/PROJECT IN THE FORMAT MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY.
• THREE REFERENCES, FOR WHOM SIMILAR WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED, MUST BE PROVIDED. THE MOST RECENT REFERENCE SHOULD BE LISTED FIRST. REFERENCE CHECKS MAY OR MAY NOT BE COMPLETED TO ASSIST WITH SCORING THE PROPOSED RESOURCE.