Job Information

Job Title: Executive Director, Strategic Procurement

Job Requisition ID:   82070

Ministry: Executive Council

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Scope: Open

Closing Date: April 8, 2026

Classification: Executive Manager 1

About Us

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/about-the-alberta-public-service

The Ministry of Executive Council is responsible for coordinating and supporting the executive arm of government: the Cabinet (also known as Executive Council) and its committees.  Executive Council ensures effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development across government, engagement of Albertans and the broader global community, and the promotion of a vibrant and innovative public service.  It ensures outcomes are achieved by supporting strategic planning, coordinated policy development and informed decision-making for the Government of Alberta, and helps ministries communicate and engage with Albertans.

For further information, visit the ministry website:   https://www.alberta.ca/executive-council.aspx

Role

The Executive Director, Strategic Procurement, is the executive lead and change champion tasked with both leading the strategic procurement function for the Government of Alberta and the Project Management Office (PMO). As the executive lead, the Executive Director is required to provide enterprise change management leadership across government that will advance policies and practices supporting and accelerating the adoption of procurement related recommendations and leading the PMO to advance an enterprise procurement solution leveraging 1GX ERP system. They will also oversee the development and implementation of business process redesign metrics to enhance accountability, compliance, and ultimately improve procurement practices to drive value, assurance, and support the speed of business.

Qualifications

Success in this role calls for a progressive leader with a background including significant related senior management leadership experience within a service-orientated organization, combined with strengths in strategy development and implementation. You bring a strong systems thinking lens, an understanding of policy and legislation, as well as issues management to the role. You have demonstrated broad career experience with diverse purchasing, supply chain management and materials management in a large and diverse environment, and possess extensive knowledge of tendering law, supported by both academic and practical experience in procurement and supply chain management systems. Your experience also includes in-depth knowledge of procurement, domestic and international trade agreements, purchasing and acquisition services, procurement and payment tools, IT Enterprise solutions, and contracted services. Ability to lead and manage change, as well as negotiate innovative solutions to complex and diverse issues and challenges, is essential for success in this role.

Your exceptional communication skills and influence will ensure strong networks and relationships with complex stakeholders and partners. You have a high degree of political acuity, are agile, and solutions oriented. A respected leader with experience developing staff, you are committed to building strong lines of communication and trust, as well as empowering your teams to achieve results through performance excellence. A four-year bachelor’s degree is required.

Salary

$5,758.44 - $7,567.65 bi-weekly ($150,295.28 to $197,515.67 annually)

Notes

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• Compensation overview: https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca/careers/Executive-Management/(type/Executive-Manager//jobLevel:level/Executive-Manager-2) 
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
• Pension plan: Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities.  Position Profile

How to Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button.  

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx to learn more about creating a candidate profile and other tips for the Government of Alberta’s online application system.

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.  

Resources for applicants:

https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx

https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.