Procurement Specialist III

Acute-Care-Alberta; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Acute Care Alberta is seeking a Procurement Specialist III to coordinate multi-source contracts and competitive bidding for acute care services. You will develop contracts, amendments, and manage contract implementations in line with ACA policies.

The role involves engaging internal partners and external vendors, building sourcing strategies, and ensuring ethical, compliant procurement practices. Hybrid work within Alberta is available.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary degree in Business or Supply Management.
• A minimum of two years relevant procurement work experience in a business or allied health/clinical service provision field.
• Experience in project coordination, contracting, contract management, and both quantitative and qualitative analytics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multi-source contracts and competitive bidding processes for acute care services.
• Prepare contract documents and assist with contract implementations.
• Manage contracts with emphasis on contract development and risk mitigation.
• Participate in RFx evaluations and sourcing strategies in compliance with ACA policies.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business or Supply Management

Job description

This Procurement Specialist III position within Acute Care Alberta (ACA) Contracting and Commissioning and will be responsible and accountable for coordinating multi- source contracts and involved with competitive bidding processes for acute care services in accordance with ACA standards and practices, trade agreements and related legislation.As a Procurement Specialist III, you will demonstrate your excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff at various levels and external vendors as it relates to acute care services, procurement and contracts. In this role, you will prepare contract documents, assist with contract implementations, and manage contracts, with strong emphasis of contract management, in compliance with ACA procurement processes, policies, and guidelines that create value and mitigate risk to ACA. You may also participate in all activities related to the competitive bidding process including RFx evaluations.Work at this level is differentiated from that of the Procurement Specialist II by the increased level of responsibility for contract development and management, the level of interaction with internal partners and the development and execution of sourcing strategies.There are 2 positions available.

Description:

As a Procurement Specialist III, you will showcase your excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff and external vendors. You will develop new contracts and contract amendments that create value and mitigate risk to ACA. You will be responsible for coordinating all activities related to the competitive bidding process including RFx evaluations preparing contract documents, assisting with contract implementations and managing contracts within their assigned categories in compliance with ACA procurement processes, policies and guidelines.

• Classification: Procurement Specialist III
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Contracting and Commissioning Oversight
• Primary Location: Southport Tower
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $46.77
• Maximum Salary: $55.29
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Procurement Specialist III
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Contracting and Commissioning Oversight
• Primary Location: Southport Tower
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $46.77
• Maximum Salary: $55.29
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of post-secondary degree in Business or Supply Management.

Additional Required Qualifications:

A minimum of two years relevant procurement work experience in a business or allied health/clinical service provision field. Business training in core disciplines combined with supplementary courses (e.g. supply chain, economics, process efficiencies/Lean), contract law, financial analysis, project management, and competitive bidding processes & flexible sourcing strategies).Experience in project coordination, commercial business dealings, contracting, contract management, and both quantitative and qualitative analytics, with exposure to work-group leadership.Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically, applying sound business judgment.Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships, influence outcomes, facilitate productive discussions, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences at all levels of the organization.Strong problem-solving skills and business negotiation skills.Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision.Proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences.Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct.

Preferred Qualifications:

Specific operational experience is preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Healthcare and supply chain experience is an asset.

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