Procurement Specialist I

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Procurement Specialist I to manage purchasing functions for supplies across Alberta. This role involves excellent customer service, effective communication with vendors, and ensuring timely delivery of products. The position is remote, with a focus on collaboration and critical thinking in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in Supply Chain or Purchasing and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Diploma in Supply Chain or Purchasing preferred.
• Advanced understanding of purchasing and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Perform purchasing functions consistent with AHS procurement policies.
• Acquire supplies for multiple warehouses and expedite product delivery.
• Prepare requests for quotations and issue purchase orders.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organization

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Diploma in Supply Chain or Purchasing

Degree in Business/Supply Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Under the supervision of the Lead - Supply Management, the Procurement Specialist I performs purchasing functions consistent with established AHS procurement policies and practices within the inventory portfolio that services warehouses across the province. You will be responsible for the acquisition of supplies for multiple warehouses in a set portfolio, expediting product, solving and escalating issues, and providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. You will perform the acquisition process primarily for purchases of a transactional nature which includes the creation of purchase agreements and issuance of purchase orders. You will issue purchase orders using preset templates according to established rules outlining segregation of duties, expedite materials ensuring on-time delivery and resolve all invoice discrepancies. You will actively participate in daily provincial zero-fill calls and ensure supply issues are actioned and addressed in a timely manner. Position is remote and located in Calgary or Edmonton.

As a Procurement Specialist I, you will be responsible for performing purchasing functions consistent with established policies and practices while utilizing your excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff and external vendors. You will be responsible for the acquisition and procurement of routinely purchased supplies, equipment and services within assigned work groups. Your other responsibilities may include researching and collating information, preparing requests for quotations, and issuing purchase orders using pre-set templates and established rules.

Additional Details:

• Classification: Procurement Specialist I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Location: Remote within Alberta (Calgary or Edmonton)
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-MAY-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Start Date: 02-JUN-2025
• End Date: 08-SEP-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shift Pattern: Weekdays
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Qualifications:

Diploma in Supply Chain or Purchasing. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Advanced understanding of purchasing, warehousing, logistics and Inventory Management. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Superior customer service skills. Strong organization and critical thinking skills. Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with others across all levels within a large organization. Ability to manage several priorities at once in a fast-paced environment. Ability to lead a team and have a team mentality. Proficient in Microsoft applications with emphasis in Excel. Strong analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Business/Supply Management. Completion of SCMP, PMAC, NIGP or other equivalent courses and associated certifications. Oracle purchasing or other ERP experience. Healthcare and supply chain experience.