Buyer

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

13d•CA$36 - CA$45•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for a challenging and impactful role where you can further develop your procurement expertise? As a Buyer with our team, you'll be a key player in shaping the City's future while supporting the needs of today. You will be part of a supportive team where you’ll manage procurements for projects of varying complexity, from office supplies to infrastructure initiatives like recreation centers and LRT construction. Using your professional judgment, diplomacy, and strong time management skills, you will provide advice to our business partners, lead end-to-end procurement processes. Your role will be to balance operational priorities while ensuring the City receives best value, all while maintaining transparency and integrity throughout the process. If you are an experienced procurement professional ready to take on significant responsibility and make a tangible difference, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

A University degree, directly related to the requirements of the position - Supply Chain Management or equivalent, PLUS a minimum of two years of directly related procurement experience OR High School Diploma AND a Supply Management Training (SMT) Diploma from the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) or equivalent, PLUS a minimum of four years of directly related procurement experience OR Minimum completion of level 2 towards the SCMP designation, or a minimum of a two-year post-secondary diploma in business, public administration, or a related field, PLUS four years of directly related procurement experience OR High School Diploma PLUS a minimum of six years of directly related procurement experience
Thorough knowledge of procurement practices, tender and contract law, and trade agreements
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to identify risks and mitigation strategies
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills to lead meetings and maintain professional relationships with collaborators and suppliers
Ability to work highly independently and adapt to rapidly changing situations and conflicting priorities
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides)
Alignment to the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge specifically within public sector procurement
Practical experience utilizing ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Completion of a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation from the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) or a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) or equivalent designation is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business partners to develop sourcing strategies for low to intermediate complexity procurements, including competitive and non-competitive processes
Compose and manage various RFx documents and evaluation plans, ensuring all processes are compliant with City policies, trade agreements, and applicable best practices
Facilitate RFx evaluations, consensus scoring, and lower-risk negotiations with suppliers
Create and review contract and Purchase Order documentation for accuracy and compliance
Provide expert advice to business and community partners and collaborators on procurement procedures and best practices
Conduct research on suppliers and market trends to ensure the City utilizes effective sourcing methods
Draft correspondence to unsuccessful suppliers and facilitate professional supplier debriefings
May represent the City, as part of a team, at external functions by providing advice and guidance to potential bidders and suppliers by helping them gain a greater understanding of the City’s procurement processes
Consult and work in conjunction with other subject matter experts such as legal services, information technology, finance, and other procurement professionals
Other related responsibilities