IT Purchasing Analyst (1-year term position)

Alberta Securities Commission

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is Alberta’s industry-funded securities regulator. Its Information Technology division manages technology services and resources to support the organization’s mandate and ensure reliable and secure service delivery. Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Programs and Enterprise Delivery, the IT Purchasing Analyst supports IT procurement, vendor management, and cost governance across the organization. The role contributes to cost optimization, maintains audit-ready documentation, and helps strengthen procurement processes and governance. This is a one-year term position based in Calgary, Alberta, with a hybrid work environment. The ASC offers a competitive total rewards package, including employer-paid benefits effective on the first day of employment, a comprehensive health and dental plan, flex days, an employee and family assistance program, a transportation allowance, and a flexible spending account. Employees can also participate in ASC Social Club initiatives and the annual United Way Campaign.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or Commerce, or equivalent experience.
Three to five years of practical experience in procurement or financial services.
Ability to meet deadlines, with excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Experience with budgets, forecasting, invoice reconciliation, and spend reporting.
Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Finance and Legal.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning software.

Responsibilities

Record and maintain project cost data in financial systems, ensuring costs are coded to the appropriate projects.
Support invoice reconciliation and resolve discrepancies with vendors and accounting.
Maintain procurement records, budgets, and contract documentation.
Assist with monitoring IT procurement budgets by forecasting costs, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Coordinate RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes for IT hardware, software, cloud services, and professional services, including preparing procurement documents, managing vendor communications, tracking submissions, and consolidating evaluation results with the Office of the General Counsel.
Work with the Manager to support negotiations with vendors on pricing, terms, and conditions.
Partner with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Privacy teams on contract drafting and execution, ensuring compliance with internal procurement policies, financial controls, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.