Senior Procurement Specialist

Dasro Consulting Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist (IT) to lead complex procurement processes and manage vendor contracts. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in leading RFPs and substantial experience applying Canadian public sector procurement principles. The role mainly allows for remote work with occasional onsite meetings, offering a 12-month contract with strategic responsibilities in IT procurement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading procurement processes including RFPs and RFQs.
• 8+ years of experience drafting and managing vendor contracts.
• 7+ years of applying NWPTA, CETA, CFTA to procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex competitive procurement processes.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
• Provide strategic procurement advice to clients and teams.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Strategic procurement

Financial assessments

Risk assessments

Public sector procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Dasro is looking for a Procurement Specialist (IT) - Senior for one of its clients in Edmonton, Alberta.

Term: 2026-06-01 to 2027-05-31 (12 months)

Location: Edmonton, AB (Primarily remote, occasional onsite meetings may be required)

Working hours: 7.25-hours/day

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead complex competitive procurement processes, including the development and execution of RFPs, NRFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and RFXs
• Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including evaluations, proponent debriefings, and complex contract negotiations
• Draft, review, and manage vendor contracts within a complex environment to ensure legal and operational compliance
• Provide strategic procurement advice to internal clients, senior leadership, and cross-functional project teams
• Apply Canadian public sector procurement principles, including trade agreements (NWPTA, CETA, CFTA, CUSMA), procurement legislation, and contract law
• Support IT-specific procurement initiatives involving software, hardware, cloud services, cybersecurity tools, and digital platforms
• Support modernization and digital transformation programs through strategic sourcing and vendor selection
• Perform financial and risk assessments, including the evaluation of cost models, pricing structures, and contract-related risks

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Commerce, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, Procurement, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading RFPs, NRFPs, RFIs, RFQs, RFXs, evaluations, debriefings, and contract negotiations
• Minimum 8 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and managing vendor contracts in a complex environment
• Minimum 8 years of experience providing procurement advice to internal clients, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams
• Minimum 8 years of experience procuring goods/services under Canadian public sector entities (including trade agreements and legislation)
• Minimum 7 years of experience applying NWPTA, CETA, CFTA and/or CUSMA to procurement activities

Desired Qualifications:

• Possession of an SCMP, CPPB, CPPO, CSPM, or equivalent professional procurement designation
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting modernization, digital programs, or cloud-based solutions
• Minimum 5 years of experience evaluating cost models, contract risks, and pricing structures
• Minimum 5 years of experience specifically procuring software, hardware, cloud services, cybersecurity tools, integrations, or digital platforms