Procurement & Contracts Specialist

City of Regina; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The City of Regina is seeking a skilled Procurement professional to acquire goods, materials, and services for municipal departments. You will ensure compliance with policies, trade agreements, and purchasing authorities while managing vendor relations and contract preparation.

This role requires a college diploma or university degree and 3+ years in purchasing, along with knowledge of procurement principles and software. A driver’s license and SCMA/CPPB eligibility are desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in purchasing and procurement experience.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, trade agreements, and municipal government needs.
• Proficiency with procurement systems, policies, and relevant software.
• Familiarity with contracts, vendor relations, and evaluation processes.

Responsibilities

• Acquire goods, materials, and services for civic departments in line with policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal clients to determine needs and select procurement strategies (RFQ, RFP, tender, sole source).
• Serve as primary contact for procurement-related issues and policy adherence.
• Prepare and enforce contracts, resolve vendor conflicts, and consult Legal as needed.
• Conduct vendor research and maintain supplier databases; evaluate submissions for compliance.
• Monitor purchasing activities and ensure policy compliance; track trends in orders and procurement cards.
• Train staff on procurement policies and purchasing processes.
• Support surplus asset sales contracts and oversee procurement of goods and services.
• Ensure delivery commitments are met and records are kept per corporate policies.
• Assist in safety-related procurement and participate in organizational projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Education

College diploma or university degree

SCMA CPPB designation eligibility

Job description

The City of Regina is seeking a skilled Procurement professional to acquire goods, materials, and services for municipal departments. You will ensure compliance with policies, trade agreements, and purchasing authorities while managing vendor relations and contract preparation.

This role requires a college diploma or university degree and 3+ years in purchasing, along with knowledge of procurement principles and software. A driver’s license and SCMA/CPPB eligibility are desirable.