Procurement Coordinator

Startdate; Nisku; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Municipal pension plan

Vacation 3 weeks

Flexible work options

Job summary

Leduc County is seeking an experienced Procurement Coordinator to join the Finance department in Nisku, AB. Reporting to the Director – Finance, Assessment and Land Management, you will coordinate procurement services and ensure compliance.

This permanent full-time role offers a salary between CAD 90,960 and CAD 113,702 per year, flexible options, a comprehensive benefits package, municipal pension plan, and three weeks of vacation. Office located at 101-1101 5 St. Nisku, AB.

Qualifications

• Professional procurement designation (SCMP, CPPO, CPPB) or Finance/related degree.
• At least 5 years of public procurement experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver public presentations and prepare concise reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and database/spreadsheet tools.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers procurement policies and procedures.
• Guides corporate processes to support procurement practices.
• Collaborates with County departments and suppliers to improve procurement.
• Coordinates purchasing programs, contracts, RFPs/RFQs and tenders.
• Reviews solicitations for compliance with legislation.
• Analyzes historical data to identify preferred suppliers and discounts.
• Trains and mentors staff on procurement processes.
• Plans and implements procurement projects and monitors performance.
• Adheres to County policies and safety program.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Public speaking

Education

Finance degree or related field

SCMP/CPPO/CPPB designation

Tools

MS Office

Databases/Spreadsheets

Job description

Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highlymotivated Procurement Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Director –Finance, Assessment and Land Management, this exciting opportunity coordinates and is accountable for the procurement service area. As a memberof the Finance department, the coordinator is a key contributor to theachievement of the department’s strategic and operational objectives.

About you

You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe,collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed tocontinuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting LeducCounty’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.

If you excel working under pressure, and if forward-thinking,problem-solving, strategic planning and quick adaptability to change is secondnature to you, keep reading because we want to hear from you!

What you will do

• Develops and administers procurement-relatedpolicies, administrative directives and procedures, ensuring adherence toapplicable legislation.
• Establishes appropriate corporate processes andprovides guidance to support effective procurement practices across theorganization.
• Collaborates with all County departments;externally with suppliers, industry associations and peer organizations todevelop procurement practices and business processes.
• Centrally coordinates and counsels theorganization on purchasing programs, (i.e.: corporate credit cards and gascards) contracts, request for proposals, request for quotes and tenders toidentify and mitigate any risks or liabilities to Leduc County.
• Reviews solicitations for competitive reviewsfor adherence to legislation and internal processes.
• Analyzes and researches historical procurementinformation to identify opportunities for preferred suppliers, volumepurchasing, discounts, preferred payment terms, and extended warranties.
• Communicates, trains and mentors staff on procurementprocesses to ensure that consistency and compliance is achieved across theorganization.
• Develops and monitors performance metricsfor the procurement function.
• Plans and implements projects that fallwithin the procurement service area.
• Researches and carries out special projects,studies and reports as assigned.
• Strives to continually enhance the qualityand delivery of services through efficiencies and innovation.
• Adheres to guidelines as set out in LeducCounty’s policies and administrative directives.
• Accountable for working in compliance withthe Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Codeand participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
• Performs related duties as required.

What you need to succeed

Must-have

A professional procurement designation such as, Supply ChainManagement Professional (SCMP) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)or Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB) or a degree in Finance or arelated field.

Five (5) years of experience, preferably within the public sector,with in-depth knowledge of procurement.

Strengths in a broad range of communication and interpersonaltechniques and skills, as well as strong verbal and written communicationskills.

The ability to deliver public presentations, and prepare clear,concise reports for senior levels of management and Council.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools and otherdatabase and spreadsheet applications.

Experience working with and leading teams.

Nice to have

Familiarity with municipal governance, operations, and knowledgeof rural communities.

What’s in it for you

Our leadership team values your voice, input and iscommitted to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hirethe best!

We offer a competitive annual salary of between $90,960.00and $113,702.00, flexible work options, a 100% employer-paid comprehensivebenefits package, municipal pension plan, and a starting three-weeks vacationallocation.

The opportunity is permanent full-time and is 35 hours perweek scheduled Monday to Friday, with some extended hours to meet operationalrequirements. The office is located at 101-1101 5 St. Nisku, AB.