Director, Procurement

Role Responsibilities

The Corporate Finance and Accountability Division within the Ministry of ALSS has an exciting opportunity for a strategic and results-oriented leader with a strong knowledge of procurement. As the Director, Procurement, you will lead a team for professionals responsible for delivering the procurement, contract and grant policies and governance for the Ministry. 

Reporting to the Executive Director of Reporting and Operations, this position provides ministry-wide services, leadership and oversight for research services and all granting, procurement and contracting services, including providing strategic advice, procurement and contract and grant policy development and improvements, procurement and granting practices, development of major agreements, the effective management of contracts and grants, and related payments. The Director leads and mentors’ staff to ensure the Procurement unit and Contract Management unit functions are delivered effectively and efficiently to support Ministry's business plan and ensure practices are following relevant legislation and policies.

Key Responsibilities: 
•    Lead and provide overall direction for services, policies, processes and practices for all grants and contracts within the Ministry.
      o   Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards governing service procurements in line with Government of Alberta (GoA) policies, frameworks and trade agreements.
      o   Monitor effectiveness of procurement processes and their alignment to GoA policies and lead the continuous improvement initiatives on department services procurement activities and contract management.
•    Directs Corporate Procurement Office (CPO) services for the Ministry.
      o   Support the goals and objectives of the ministry by leading in the governance of the ministry's procurement, contract, and grant activities in compliance with the trade agreements that  impact Alberta. 
      o   Provide procurement, contracting and grant support and establish accountability within the ministry by leading and directing a team of professional procurement staff.
•    Build effective and collaborative relations with the Treasury Board and Finance, Legal Services unit of Justice and Solicitor General (JSG), Procurement Services Branch of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, and all divisions within the Ministry.
•    Participate in the cross-government Procurement Steering Committee.
•    Support the Contract Review Committee and the Executive Director in leading the branch to reach strategic and operational business goals.
      o   Provides strategic advice and recommendations to the Executive Director and Assistant Deputy Minister/Senior Financial Officer to inform progress on broader procurement strategies and priorities.
      o   Act as project sponsor for continuing department-wide continuous improvement initiatives affecting procurement.
•    Develops and maintains a positive and productive work environment for CPO staff.
      o   Provide strategic leadership to a team of management and professional staff.

      o   Ensure service excellence in dealing with stakeholders both internal and external to the ministry.

Please click on this link JD -Director, Procurement – JR 73934 to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Build Collaborative Environments: bring program areas and stakeholders together, facilitate meaningful dialogue and motivate others to achieve desired results.

Develop Self and Others: encourage and enable the participation of staff through open communication and sharing of knowledge.

Creative Problem Solving: bring diverse viewpoints together to solve complex system problems and find creative solutions.

Drive for Results: Proactively provide, manage and take accountability for developing the Ministry’s procurement policies, procedures, and reporting. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
A university graduation in a field related to (Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Engineering, Law, Architecture), supplemented by six years progressively responsible experience of progressive contract & procurement and grant management and accounting experience, with a focus on procurement, grants, and financial leadership. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. 

Desired:

     •    A professional Supply Chain designation (i.e. SCMP) is desirable.

Required: 

   •    Strong knowledge and experience of GoA and Department procurement and granting, contract management legislation, policies, practices, and processes.
   •    Excellent leadership, mentoring, and relationship building skills. 
   •    Demonstrated ability to develop successful stakeholder's relationships and to work collaboratively with clients and others.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

A written assessment may be used as part of the screening/selection process.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.