Procurement Specialist III

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Procurement Specialist III to manage complex RFx processes and contract management within our contracting, procurement and supply management unit. You will develop new contracts and amendments, ensure compliance, and coordinate all activities related to competitive bidding while working closely with staff and external vendors.

You will bring a post-secondary degree in Business or Supply Management and at least five years of progressive procurement experience,

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Business or Supply Management.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, high-value competitive procurement processes, including RFx development, evaluation, negotiations, and contract award.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess technical, operational, financial, and contractual requirements and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively facilitate RFx's, engage stakeholders, and communicate procurement recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently and perform effectively under tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities related to the competitive bidding process, including RFx evaluations and preparing contract documents.
• Assist with contract implementations and manage contracts within assigned categories in compliance with procurement processes, policies and guidelines.
• Develop new contracts and contract amendments that create value and mitigate risk.
• Communicate procurement recommendations effectively to staff and external vendors.

Skills

Procurement leadership

RFx development

Contract management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business or Supply Management

Job description

The ideal candidate is a highly organized procurement professional with extensive experience leading complex RFx processes in a healthcare or public procurement environment. They possess strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to confidently manage competing priorities while providing strategic sourcing support for clinical and technical equipment categories.

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. 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 assigned categories in compliance with procurement processes, policies and guidelines.

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Procurement Specialist III
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Contracting, Procurement and Supply Management
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 03-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 28-JUL-2028
• 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

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Procurement Specialist III
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Contracting, Procurement and Supply Management
• Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 03-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 28-JUL-2028
• 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 a post-secondary degree in Business or Supply Management.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management experience.Demonstrated experience leading complex, high-value competitive procurement processes, including RFx development, evaluation, negotiations, and contract award.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess technical, operational, financial, and contractual requirements and develop evidence-based recommendations.Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively facilitate RFx's, engage stakeholders, and communicate procurement recommendations.Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently and perform effectively under tight deadlines and competing priorities.Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience procuring clinical equipment and technology, or other highly technical products and services is strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of clinical equipment, healthcare technologies, and related services gained through clinical, operational, or procurement experience, is considered an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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