Senior Procurement Agent

Avenue.io Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonton Public Schools is seeking a Senior Procurement Agent to execute purchasing functions for the Division, with authority to commit to procurements of goods, services and construction. The role covers tender management, evaluation, contract awards, and lifecycle contract oversight.

You will provide procurement guidance to schools and central decision units, ensuring compliance with policies, trade agreements, and legislation.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Certification in SCMP or CPPB or equivalent preferred.
• Public sector procurement experience with progressively responsible roles.
• Advanced knowledge of competitive bid and contract law, procurement legislation, and trade agreement obligations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for facilitating reviews and advising stakeholders.
• Strong customer service focus when interacting with schools, DUs, leadership and vendors.
• Construction and maintenance services experience will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFQ and RFP documents for procurements.
• Conduct tender processes (direct source or open competition) and post addenda.
• Evaluate tender responses and facilitate RFP evaluations; award PO or contracts.
• Manage vendor registration and PO invoice discrepancies; handle contract disputes.
• Provide procurement guidance to schools and central decision units.
• Advise internal stakeholders on procurement policies, procedures, and trade obligations.
• Maintain knowledge of procurement policies, legislation, and trade agreements.
• Develop relationships with peers to share best practices.

Education

Undergraduate degree

SCMP or CPPB certification

Public sector procurement experience

Knowledge of competitive bid and contract law

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong customer service focus with stakeholders

Construction and maintenance services experience (asset)

Job description

Status

FTE: 1.000

Position Summary

The Senior Procurement Agent is a senior level professional position executing purchasing functions for the Division with the responsibility and authority to make commitments for the procurement of goods, services and construction.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Tender & Procurement Management: Prepare Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) documents for one-time and ongoing procurements. Conduct tender processes (direct source or open competition), reviews technical specifications, and posts addendums.
• Evaluation & Contract Award: Evaluate tender responses for compliance, facilitates RFP evaluation team reviews, and awards Purchase Orders (PO) or contracts.
• Lifecycle Contract Management: Establish and manages vendor agreements—including Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA), Contract Purchase Agreements (CPA), and Service Agreements (SA)—throughout their entire lifecycle.
• Vendor & Purchase Order Operations: Handle vendor registration processes to ensure eligible documentation is filed, resolves purchase order invoice discrepancies, and manages contract disputes.
• Guidance & Advice: Provide ongoing procurement advice, support, and guidance to schools, central Decision Units (DUs), leadership, and vendors.
• Compliance Alignment: Advise internal stakeholders on Division procurement policies, procedures, legal precedents, and trade agreement obligations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Possess and maintain up-to-date knowledge of procurement policies, legislation, competitive bid/contract law, and trade agreement obligations.
• Peer Networking: Develop relationships with peers in other jurisdictions to share information, benchmark business activities, and incorporate industry best practices.

Education/Qualifications

• undergraduate degree
• required certification in SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) or CPPB (Certified Public Procurement Buyer),or an equivalent professional certification
• public sector procurement experience with intermediate to advanced background in progressively responsible procurement roles
• advanced knowledge of competitive bid and contract law, procurement legislation, trade agreement obligations, and industry best practices
• excellent verbal and written communication skills for facilitating reviews, conducting vendor debriefings, and advising internal stakeholders
• strong customer service focus when interacting with schools, central Decision Units (DUs), leadership, and vendors
• construction and maintenance services experience will be considered an asset

Rate of Pay

$49.20 - $62.88 per hour

Closing

Contact: Kym Fudge, Manager Purchasing & Contract Services Financial Services

Closing date for this competition is November 8, 2026

Only those applicants being considered will be contacted. The Terms and Conditions of employment for Exempt staff may be viewed at www.epsb.ca/ourdistrict/careers/exempt/ #HP1

About Edmonton Public Schools

We are the second largest school division in Alberta, serving students, families and communities throughout Edmonton. At Edmonton Public Schools, we provide a range of programs, learning spaces and supports that enhance pathways for student success.

Our Division is committed to diversity and inclusivity; we are listening, we are learning, and we are committed.

Edmonton Public Schools aspires to be a learning community where every individual belongs, is included and experiences success. We strive to empower staff to reach their goals in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that values their lived experiences. We are seeking individuals like you, who reflect the students and families we serve.

Together, we are stronger.