Procurement Specialist III

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Procurement Specialist III - Contract Coordinator to lead sourcing strategies, negotiate terms, and draft commercial and service agreements for Emergency Health Services. You will support contract implementation and ongoing management within a collaborative Contract Strategy & Performance team in Edmonton, with hybrid work in Alberta.

You will coordinate RFx processes, evaluate proposals, and ensure contracts meet organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary degree in Business or Supply Management.
• Experience in contract development, contract management, and project coordination.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills with strategic business judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies, participate in negotiations, and draft commercial & service agreements.
• Coordinate RFx processes, evaluations, and contract documents.
• Manage contracts within assigned categories in compliance with procurement processes and guidelines.
• Build relationships with Emergency Health Services, partners, and vendors.
• Review service models and incorporate requirements into contract deliverables and service descriptions.

Skills

Project coordination

Contract development

Contract management

Analytics

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Documentation

Project management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business or Supply Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Procurement Specialist III - Contract Coordinator will be pivotal role within the Contract Strategy & Performance team with EHS Alberta. We are seeking a driven professional to develop comprehensive sourcing strategies, participate in negotiations, and drafting commercial & service agreements while supporting contract implementation and ongoing management. As a Contract Coordinator, you will be part of a collaborative team managing Emergency Health Services and commodity agreements for personal equipment. You will use your expertise in contract development and negotiations to ensure agreements are tailored to meet organizational objectives. In this role, you will build strong relationships with EHS Alberta, Emergency Health Service Partners, and the vendors who will support EHS needs. You will work closely with various internal and external parties to review service models, incorporating their requirements into the contract deliverables and service descriptions. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on emergency health services through effective contract development and management. If you excel in negotiations, have an eye for detail, and are passionate about enhancing Emergency Health Services strategic contracting.

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 AHS. 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 AHS procurement processes, policies and guidelines.

Transition Company

Transition Company: Emergency Health Services

Classification: Procurement Specialist III

Union: AUPE GSS

Unit and Program: Contract Strategy & Performance

Primary Location: EMS Edmonton Zone

Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 13-OCT-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: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in project coordination, contract development, contract management, and both quantitative and qualitative analytics.
• Strong problem-solving and business negotiation skills, with the ability to think and act strategically using sound business judgment.
• Detail-Oriented: Must be meticulous and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including management, program administrators, clinical staff, vendors, and external partners.
• Organizational Abilities: Strong emphasis on prioritizing tasks, researching information, and providing fact-based recommendations.
• Ability to produce well-designed, professionally presented documents (e.g., spreadsheets, reports, contracts) and effectively communicate complex information.
• Project Management: Skilled in organizing project schedules, managing detailed data, and reporting on activities and outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

This role demands a proactive, strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and the ability to navigate complex contracting environments while fostering strong relationships.