Procurement Manager

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your systems thinking, agility and network development competencies? Are you looking to use your skills and seasoned leadership experience to provide support to the Government of Alberta stakeholder portfolio for Procurement Services? We are looking for a motivated, highly successful, person who wants to join a leading-edge team. 

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
•    Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for goods and services, including developing policies, guidelines, and technical specifications, with a focus on services.
•    Review staff procurement documents (e.g., solicitation documents, evaluation plans) to ensure compliance with internal policies, applicable trade agreements, and industry standards.
•    Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement professionals, including allocating tasks, providing guidance, and supporting their professional growth, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
•    Efficiently develop and manage various RFx processes including Request for Proposal (RFP), Pre-Qualification Request (PQR), Request for Quote(RFQ), and Request for Information (RFI) as needed.
•    Advise on procurement processes and policies across the Ministry, contributing to steering committees and setting the strategic direction for Procurement Services by building strong relationships with senior leaders.
•    Ensure the effective use of GoA-developed resources like templates and training, while overseeing contract award and monitoring policies to enhance procurement effectiveness.
•    Identify and implement opportunities to streamline procurement processes, increasing both efficiency and flexibility.
•    Establish clear responsibilities across all stakeholder levels to support effective decision-making.
•    Maintain the Procurement Services SharePoint Site and ensure accurate procurement records, reports, and documentation in alignment with the Procurement Accountability Framework (PAF) and GoA Policies.
•    Implement action plans for improvements based on recommendations from audits or the Auditor General.
•    Foster collaboration within project teams to achieve common goals.

In order to be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
•    Strong procurement background, with a focus on service-related procurements, including extensive experience in conducting solicitations and evaluations.
•    Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
•    Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and minimizing errors.
•    Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
•    Proven decision-making, project management, and leadership capabilities.
•    Experienced in facilitating multi-stakeholder groups and managing key relationships.
•    Sensitive and adaptable in meeting client needs and delivering effective results.

Please click on this link 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

•    Agility – Must be able to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, maintain resilience, and work effectively in changing environments.

•    Drive for Results – Sets goals and prioritizes work to accomplish them.  Follows through on duties and tasks and reports on progress.

•    Develop Self and Others – Desire to invest in the development of the long-term capability of self and others.

•    Build Collaborative Environments – Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

•    Develop Networks – Proactively builds networks, connects and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders .

•    Systems Thinking – Understands how work contributes to the achievement of departmental goals.  Anticipates changes in own area based on activities in other areas.

•    Creative Problem Solving – Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

University graduation in a  related field to the position assignment, supplemented by four years related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis. 

Equivalency examples:
•    High School Diploma and 8 years of directly related experience
•    One year related certificate and 7 years of directly related experience
•    Two year related diploma and 6 years of directly related experience
•    Master’s degree and 2 years related experience

Preference will be given to:
•    Work experience related to government or private sector procurement and contracting practices is preferred
•    Leadership and/or management experience in a service-oriented environment

The following are considered assets:
•    Supervisory experience.
•    Experience navigating the Government of Alberta’s 1GX system.
•    Professional purchasing certification (e.g. SCMP or similar).
•    A proven record of striving for continuous improvements and organizing initiatives to reach completion.
•    Knowledge of the organizational and decision-making structures in the public service.
•    Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.

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

This opportunity is available with the Edmonton Office  at  ATB Place North 10025 Jasper Avenue.

The Hours of Work are 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

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.).

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.