Advisor, Procurement & Contract Management

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial health authority is seeking an Advisor, Procurement & Contract Management to oversee procurement strategies and lifecycle management within its Nutrition, Food, Linen & Environmental Services (NFLES). The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in procurement and contract management, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Responsibilities include managing vendor performance, ensuring compliance, and leading service transition management efforts within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement and contract management within a large organization.
• In-depth knowledge of food and environmental services equipment.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and make effective decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement strategies and lifecycle management of equipment.
• Develop and implement compliance monitoring tools for vendor performance.
• Oversee vendor contract transitions to ensure service continuity.

Skills

Critical thinking

Customer service

Project management

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Business, Commerce or Operations Management

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)

Adobe Professional

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity:

We are seeking an Advisor, Procurement & Contract Management to join our Provincial Operations Support Team within Nutrition, Food, Linen & Environmental Services (NFLES) team. Reporting to the Manager Contracts & Procurement NFLES, this role is responsible for managing procurement strategies, lifecycle management of equipment, tools, and associated supplies used in food services (kitchens and service) and environmental services (cleaning, waste management, sanitation). The role demands an individual who is skilled in solving complex problems, highly customer-focused, and possesses strong critical thinking abilities to effectively address challenges. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across Zones/Provincial Operations, CPSM, Capital Management, and Finance to ensure service agreements align with operational needs and strategic goals.

Why Join Us? Be part of a dynamic and impactful team supporting NFLES operations across the province. Lead meaningful projects that improve service delivery and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative business strategies.

Responsibilities

Procurement & Contract Support

• Ensure contracts meet AHS policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Develop, approve, and execute procurement strategies for equipment, including briefing notes and documentation.
• Collaborate with Managers to define and validate contracted service delivery needs.
• Manage install, repair, replacement, and lifecycle tracking of equipment and supplies used in food services (ovens, refrigerators, dish machines, steam tables) and environmental services (floor machines, vacuums, carts, waste compactors, sanitation tools).
• Develop and maintain technical, functional, and operational specs for NFLES in renovations, facility development, and AHS stakeholder use.
• Provide expertise in procurement processes and contract negotiations, addressing issues, costs, and contract terms.
• Direct contract management and procurement activities with CPSM and other AHS stakeholders.
• Represent NFLES in provincial meetings with leadership and vendors.

Compliance Monitoring

• Develop and implement monitoring tools/frameworks to evaluate vendor/service provider performance and contract compliance.
• Monitor emerging industry trends/technologies to recommend organizational efficiencies.
• Work with Operations to mitigate risks and address equipment compliance and service/lifecycle issues.

Service Transition Management

• Manage vendor/service provider contract transitions to avoid gaps, degradation in product/services and minimize risk to AHS.
• Provide support and staff training on equipment operation, safety, and maintenance.
• Provide guidance for establishing new AHS service locations.

Contract Changes & Amendments

• Assess/approve contract change requests for financial, operational and NFLES impact.
• Provide direction to Operations and service providers on contract changes.
• Manage change requests using standard tools and templates.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

At least 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, service performance, process improvement and contract management within a large organization. Possess in-depth knowledge of food and environmental services and equipment, including kitchen, floor care, furniture, and cleaning supplies. Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations, identify key issues, and make effective decisions to solve problems. Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to assess customer needs and provide solutions aimed at continuous improvement. Strong project management and process improvement skills, with expertise in service transitions and compliance monitoring. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving business process improvements. Demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities. Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams across multiple levels. Effective communicator with strong organizational skills and commitment to providing quality service. Knowledge and demonstrated application of strategic business planning, modeling concepts, and program and project management theories, principles and practices. Advanced software competency, like MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio) and Adobe Professional.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of post-secondary degree/diploma is required, preferably in the areas of Business, Commerce or Operations Management. Experience in healthcare, logistics, or supply chain management is an asset. Equivalencies of education and related experience may be considered.