Procurement Specialist

Gexel Telecom International Inc.; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Health spending account

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Vacation allotments

Tuition waivers

Professional development funding

Holiday closures

Accommodation for disability

Job summary

Red Deer Polytechnic seeks a Procurement Specialist to join their Procure to Pay team, supporting institutional operations across schools and divisions.

You will manage sourcing, competitive bid processes, contract administration, and provide leadership to buyers while ensuring compliance with trade agreements and procurement legislation.

Hybrid work options may be considered, with emphasis on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement in procurement services.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• Member of the Supply Chain Management Association.
• 2–3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in public sector.
• Ability to operate and lead in high stress and peak volume cycles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong consultative and collaborative skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of public procurement, trade agreements, procurement law and legislation.
• Solid computer skills in MS Office applications with emphasis on Word and Excel.
• Ability to lead/facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Criminal record check required.
• A four-year undergraduate degree, or three-year undergraduate degree plus one full additional year asset.
• Previous experience in public procurement or post-secondary environment asset.
• Supply Chain Management Professional designation or Public Procurement Certificate asset

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain efficient communication channels with department buyers to ensure sound purchasing decisions.
• Manage end-to-end competitive bid process, including contract negotiation and drafting.
• Champion compliance as a procurement risk mitigation strategy.
• Assist client schools and departments with sourcing, including RFQ responses.
• Review and process purchase orders, change orders, standing orders and other procurement methods.
• Monitor and maintain corporate contract lists and support procuring products through these contracts.
• Coordinate with Risk and Insurance Coordinators and Access and Privacy Coordinator on renewals and amendments.
• Document and maintain procurement records.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with trade agreements, legislation, policies and procedures.
• Lead or participate in procurement-related projects.
• Adhere to professional standards and ethics.

Skills

Public procurement

MS Office

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Procurement knowledge

Meetings facilitation

Criminal record check

Education

Diploma in Business or Supply Chain Management

Undergraduate degree asset

Supply Chain Mgmt or Public Procurement designation (asset)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a procurement professional looking for a new, challenging opportunity in public procurement? Do you thrive on working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? If so, we invite you to join our procurement team!

Reporting to the Procurement Coordinator, the Procurement Specialist position works collaboratively withing the Procure to Pay team and across schools and divisions at Red Deer Polytechnic to provide expert advice and service in all aspects of procurement in support of institutional operations, including:

• Sourcing and solicitation
• Contract administration, and
• Providing leadership and direct support to school and department buyers.

The current job description is currently under review and subject to revision.

Position Responsibilities

As a Procurement Specialist, you will:

• Establish and maintain efficient communication channels with the department buyers to ensure sound and compliant purchasing decisions are made across the organization
• Manage end-to-end competitive bid process, including contract negotiation and drafting
• Champion compliance as a key procurement risk mitigation strategy
• Assist client schools and departments with sourcing, including preparing and evaluating responses to requests for quotes
• Review and process purchase orders, change orders, standing orders and other means of procurement
• Monitor and maintain the list of corporate contracts (such as office supplies, for example) and provide – to the extent possible – support to the clients schools/departments in procuring products through these contracts
• Work closely with the Risk and Insurance Coordinators as well as the Access and Privacy Coordinator, monitoring and arranging contract renewals and amendments
• Document and maintain procurement records
• Interpret and ensure compliance with the trade agreements, legislation, contract law, policies and procedures
• Lead or participate in other work related projects
• Adhere to professional standards and ethics

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Business or Supply Chain Management
• Member of the Supply Chain Management Association
• Two to three years of experience in procurement, preferably in public sector
• Ability to operate and lead in high stress and peak volume cycles
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong consultative and collaborative skills
• Knowledge and understanding of public procurement, trade agreements, procurement law and legislation
• Solid computer skills in MS Office applications with the emphasis on Word and Excel
• Ability to lead/facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Criminal record check required

Required Qualifications

• A four (4) year undergraduate degree, or three (3) year undergraduate degree plus one (1) full additional year of university in a related program would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience working in public procurement or working in a post-secondary environment considered an asset.
• Supply Chain Management Professional designation or Public Procurement Certificate considered an asset

Salary

Currently under review

Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.

*Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits is dependent upon theAUPECollective Agreement and relatedRDPpolicies.

Desired Start Date

August 24, 2026

Hours of Work

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community. To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression. Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodationsin accordance withthe Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to ensuring the safety of staff, learners and visitors to campus and requires all employees in this position to provide a satisfactory Check in accordance with the Polytechnic’s Criminal Record Check Policy prior to the start of their employment. The Check must be dated no more than 90 days prior to your start date. Hybrid work options may be considered for this role