Strategic Public-Sector Procurement Lead

Evolutionary Recruiting; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolutionary Recruiting in Edmonton is seeking a Senior Procurement Consultant for a 6-month contract to support the delivery of a defined portfolio of public-sector procurement projects. This role focuses on planning, competitive procurement, and implementation support within a project delivery model.

You will lead procurement activities, develop sourcing strategies, manage RFx processes, and support contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with legislation and policies.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading public-sector procurement projects from planning through award.
• Strong ability to manage RFx processes, evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Familiarity with procurement legislation, trade agreements, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement planning discussions with internal stakeholders to define requirements and timelines.
• Develop sourcing plans and provide strategic procurement advice throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing events using an electronic procurement platform and coordinate evaluations.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure compliant, defensible procurement outcomes.
• Assist with transition and implementation activities after contract award and vendor onboarding.

Skills

Public-sector procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

RFx management

Contract execution

Communication

Tools

Electronic sourcing platform

Job description

Evolutionary Recruiting in Edmonton is seeking a Senior Procurement Consultant for a 6-month contract to support the delivery of a defined portfolio of public-sector procurement projects. This role focuses on planning, competitive procurement, and implementation support within a project delivery model.

You will lead procurement activities, develop sourcing strategies, manage RFx processes, and support contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with legislation and policies.