Procurement Analyst

Rural Municipalities of Alberta; Nisku; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization is seeking a Procurement Analyst responsible for planning and executing Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitations and managing contract administration. This role ensures procurement processes are transparent and compliant with Canadian trade agreements. Candidates must reside within 100 km of a major Canadian airport. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration and have 5-8 years of relevant experience. Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills are vital for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in public procurement and contract management.
• Designation or progress toward a procurement professional designation is an asset.
• Requires a high degree of initiative and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute RFP solicitations and manage contract administration.
• Facilitate evaluation committee meetings and manage contract award formalities.
• Analyze data to identify trends and conduct spend analysis.

Skills

Strong initiative

Professionalism

Time management

Public procurement knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

CRM systems

E-procurement systems

Job description

Posted by: Canoe Procurement Group of Canada

Summary

Title: Procurement Analyst
Department: Canoe Procurement
Reports To: Manager of Procurement

Purpose

Under the general direction of the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Analyst is responsible for planning, designing, and executing Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitations and managing contract administration. This role ensures Canoe’s procurement processes are transparent, efficient, and compliant with Canadian trade agreements. The Analyst oversees the full procurement lifecycle—from market engagement to contract renewal—while providing strategic analysis to support decision-making. This position also requires frequent engagement with the vendor relations and client relation teams.

This is a remote position; however, candidates are required to reside within 100 kilometers of a major Canadian airport to accommodate frequent travel across Canada.

If the successful candidate is located in the Edmonton area, the role will be based in-office in Nisku, in addition to regular travel requirements.

Contacts

Works alongside the Procurement Manager, the Supplier Relations team, the Member Relation team, the legal teams as well as other employees the organization.

The RMA is an equal opportunity employer. Any applicant that meets the qualifications above is encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and those already legally entitled to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants, but due to the high volume of responses expected, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

The Procurement Analyst will assist in implementing Canoe’s procurement activities, including but not limited to:

Solicitation Planning and Execution

• Plan, design, draft and execute RFP solicitations, including drafting scope of work, evaluation criteria, and terms and conditions for Canoe Procurement Group, Rural Municipalities of Alberta, Canoe Benefits, Genesis Insurance.
• Engage with the market during planning to encourage high-quality, competitive responses.
• Manage competitive solicitation through electronic tendering platforms (e.g., Bonfire, bids&tenders, etc) in compliance with applicable procurement law and trade agreements.
• Facilitate evaluation committee meetings, ensuring fair and objective scoring.
• Debrief unsuccessful suppliers and manage contract award formalities.

Contract Administration and Renewals

• Manage contract renewals, extensions, termination.
• Maintain accurate and auditable procurement files, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
• Interpret and apply procurement policies to resolve contract disputes or interpretation issues.
• Coordinate contract launch activities with Canoe departments.

Data Analysis and Strategy

• Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in procurement categories.
• Conduct spend analysis and market research to support new program development.
• Evaluate supplier financial health and pricing models to ensure best value for members.

Policy, Templates and Process Development

• Develop, maintain, and interpret procurement procedures and policies to align with evolving legislation, case law and public procurement best practices.
• Provide subject matter expertise to internal teams on public procurement best practices.
• Analyze risks associated with procurement strategies and recommend mitigation plans.
• Support procurement manager in maintaining templates
• Answer contract inquiries, liaise with respective employees to address contract compliance and member support needs.
• Train internal stakeholders respect to contracts, contract compliance and contract support.
• Provide support and technical expertise during supplier/member meetings and events as required
• Partner with the Procurement Manager and other departments to align contract strategies with organizational goals.
• Represent Canoe to promote supplier and member engagement.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Completion of a related post-secondary degree (Supply Chain Management or Business Administration preferred).
• 5-8 years of experience in public procurement, contract management
• Designation or progress toward attaining a procurement professional designation (NIGP-CPP, CPPB etc) would be considered an asset.
• Requires a high degree of initiative, professionalism, time management skills and use of professional judgment.
• Proven ability to work effectively independently handling competing priorities in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of public procurement and contract law, non-contract A tendering paradigm, Canadian public sector trade agreements (CFTA, CETA, NWPTA) and public procurement best practices.
• Exceptional communication skills for conveying complex information, create and facilitate presentations to diverse audiences, internally, vendors, members, professional associations.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe suite, artificial intelligence tools, CRM systems and e-procurement systems.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail regarding tender compliance, solicitation and contract language.

Job Type

Full time

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