Junior Procurement & Contract Specialist

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city government is seeking a Procurement & Contract Specialist to support the PCSL Branch. This role involves managing procurement processes, reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and customer service skills, along with relevant qualifications in supply management. This full-time position offers a structured work schedule and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of supply chain management experience.
• Working knowledge of procurement practices and RFx methods.

Responsibilities

• Reviews requisitions and documentation for completeness.
• Creates and reviews purchase orders and contracts.
• Manages contract renewals and extensions.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Self-Motivated

Education

Two Year Post Secondary Program in Supply Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Procurement & Contract Specialist performs a supporting role to the PCSL Branch Team. They are assigned tasks and have all work over their delegated authority reviewed by their supervisor and/or manager. The Procurement & Contract Specialist may be assigned specific sub-portfolio responsibilities (e.g. contract renewals, c-releases, etc.) and can make commitments for the procurement of goods or services within their delegated authority. Responsibilities of this position will include:

• Reviews assigned requisitions and documentation for completeness and action; requests additional information as needed.
• Creates and reviews purchase orders, change orders/amendments and contracts for completeness.
• Manages contract renewals and extensions to maintain or increase value to the EPS.
• Manages procurements of a low to intermediate complexity and risk.
• Contacts suppliers to expedite orders or resolve PO/CO discrepancies.
• Works with the business areas to compose and prepare various RFx documents of low to intermediate complexity and risk.
• Manages the RFx process and obtains sign-off of the plan and documents from management when required.
• Reviews Specifications/Scope of Work (SOW) and recommends improvements and assists business areas in further development of thedocument.
• Issues and manages the RFx’s including development and issuing of addendums.
• Plans activities with business areas to determine appropriate procurement method.
• Research suppliers and evaluates their ability to provide materials, equipment, and services.
• Provides guidance and responds to inquiries from various EPS business units.
• Listens and clearly presents information to others.
• Identifies areas for improvement and provides recommendations.
• Other duties as required.
• As part of your pre-hire screening you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at scheduled intervals or in any other circumstances, exigent or otherwise, as required by Human Resources Division.

Qualifications

• Having one of the following accreditations would be considered an asset:
  
  • Supply Management Training (SMT) from Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA).
  • Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation, working toward the designation.
  • Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO).
  • Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC).
  • World Commerce & Contracting Certification.
• Working knowledge and understanding of procurement practices, tender/contract law, trade agreements and various procurement strategies/approaches.
• Ability to determine procurement strategies which are appropriate to requirements.
• Working knowledge of RFx methods and approaches.
• Perform work with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, OneNote, Power Point).
• Self-motivated and willingness to participate in professional development and learning
  opportunities.

Job Level:

• Completion of a two (2) year Post Secondary program in a related discipline such as Supply Management.
• A minimum of four (4) years of supply chain management experience.

Opportunity Concept:
• Completion of a two (2) year Post Secondary program in a related discipline such as Supply Management.
OR
• A minimum of four (4) years of supply chain management experience*.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, 0800 – 1600 hours, Monday – Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of variable hours of work program.

Salary Range:
Job Level:
21B, Salary Grade: 018, $33.94 – $42.46 (Hourly), $2,715.40 - $3,397.30 (Bi-Weekly), $70,872.98 - $88,669.01 (Annually).

Opportunity Concept:
21C, Salary Grade: 022, $26.28 - $31.48 (Hourly), $2,102.90 - $2,519.10 (Bi-Weekly), $54,885.17 - $65,749.03 (Annually).

General:

• Civic Service Union 52 members are asked to send a copy of their application to the union office.
• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

The Province of Alberta is a party to the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility with British Columbia and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the Provinces. Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca.

HR Technician: BS

Classification Title: Buyer
Posting Date: May 15, 2025
Closing Date: May 22, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MST)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Edmonton Police Service
Work Location(s): TD Tower, 10088 102 Avenue NW Edmonton T5J 2Z1