Senior Public Procurement & Contract Specialist

Red Deer; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Red Deer is seeking a Procurement & Contract Specialist to fill a regular full-time position. The role handles procurement, tender management, and contract administration across City departments, ensuring compliance with bidding law, regulations, and the City’s policies.

The successful candidate will administer competitive bid processes, evaluate bids, manage award documentation, maintain records, and support procurement system tools.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience performing tendering/procurement/contracting/risk duties.
• Knowledge of procurement methodologies and laws impacting public procurement.
• Ability to negotiate and write contracts on behalf of the City.
• Strong communication, ethics, and discretion in vendor relations.
• Experience with JDEdwards is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage competitive procurement and tendering processes in compliance with City policies, trade agreements, and legislation.
• Provide procurement expertise related to contract law, MGA, AIT/CFTA, NWPTA, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate and prepare competitive and non-competitive bid packages for City departments.
• Evaluate bids and proposals, support evaluation teams, and ensure fair award processes.
• Oversee public tender openings and maintain integrity and transparency.
• Manage contract administration, including award documents, execution, and records.
• Maintain procurement records and generate financial and procurement reports.
• Provide training and system support for procurement tools, including JD Edwards.
• Build relations with departments, suppliers, and stakeholders, supporting APC access.
• Support procurement operations, troubleshooting system issues and ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

Tendering experience

Contract negotiation

Ethics and discretion

Education

College Diploma

Bachelor's degree in law/economics (asset)

SCMP or CPPB

Tools

Microsoft Office

JDEdwards familiarity

Job description

The City of Red Deer is seeking a Procurement & Contract Specialist to fill a regular full-time position. The role handles procurement, tender management, and contract administration across City departments, ensuring compliance with bidding law, regulations, and the City’s policies.

The successful candidate will administer competitive bid processes, evaluate bids, manage award documentation, maintain records, and support procurement system tools.