Procurement Specialist

TEEMA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Edmonton to drive complex procurement initiatives in construction and capital development projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public-sector procurement, strategic planning, and contract negotiations. A post-secondary diploma and relevant experience are essential, along with knowledge of current trade agreements and legal principles. This position offers competitive compensation within the specified range, along with the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience required.
• Professional designation in supply chain or project management preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery systems and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement initiatives for construction and capital projects.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project delivery models.
• Prepare and review solicitation documents like RFPs and RFQs.

Skills

Public-sector procurement practices

Construction-related procurement

Risk management

Technical writing

Contract negotiation

Computer skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma in business or supply chain management

Tools

MS Office

Yardi

Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC)

Bids Tenders

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title:Procurement Specialist
Job ID:81464
Location:Edmonton, Alberta

What you will be doing:

• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of complex procurement initiatives related to construction and capital development projects

• Develop and execute robust procurement strategies that align with project delivery models (e.g., design-bid-build, design-build, construction management, and integrated project delivery), ensuring best value, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

• Act as an advisor to internal clients on procurement planning, construction market trends, risk allocation strategies, supplier capacity, and contract structuring options.

• Prepare and/or review comprehensive solicitation documents (RFPs, RFQs, ITTs), including technical specifications, evaluation frameworks, pricing models, and contractual terms tailored to construction and capital procurement.

• Support complex contract negotiations, ensuring optimal outcomes in pricing, scope, clarity, delivery timelines, warranty terms, risk management provisions, and performance-based incentives.

• Other tasks as needed for the role

What you must have:

• Post-secondary diploma in a business, supply chain management or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience.

• A professional designation related to the supply chain (i.e., SCMP) would be considered an asset.

• PMP or working towards a Project Management Designation would be considered an asset.

• Experience in public-sector procurement practices is required; Construction-related procurement is preferred.

• Strong understanding in alternative construction delivery systems, types of contracts, and

• Master Format specification methods is an asset.

• Sound knowledge and understanding of current trade agreements, legal principles and case law related to competitive bidding and contracts.

• Strong computer skills including formatting, editing and proofreading and ability to work with MS Office, Yardi (accounting software), Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC), and Bids Tenders.

• Knowledge of technical writing generally, specification writing practice, and in the use of Microsoft office, SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat.

• Knowledge of guidelines and standards, master specifications, policies and practices related to bidding and contracting.

• Understanding of and knowledge of insurance and bonding as it applies to design, construction and facility management.Sound understanding of risk management related to procurement.

• Familiar with design and construction of capital projects.

• Access to a personal vehicle for work purposes, a valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance are required

Salary/Rate Range:$76,000.00 – $93,000.00

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website atwww.teemagroup.com