Procurement Specialist

Edmonton Regional Airport Authority • Nisku, AB

5d • CA$51 - CA$56 • Onsite

About The Position

A new opportunity exists for a skilled Procurement Specialist, who is detail oriented and passionate about working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who is adaptable and loves to learn. This position will support a variety of areas, which may include construction, consulting, operational services, and other categories. The Procurement Specialist must provide expert sourcing and contracting guidance and advice to a wide variety of customers and build maturity in sourcing of these products and services. This includes determining need and defining requirements in collaboration with Strategic Business Units, advising on procurement strategies that result in the best outcomes; creating RFXs; leading competitive processes; drafting contracts, vendor management and performance review; maintaining service level agreements; training employees on procurement policies and processes, and other related requirements. The position may also be responsible for maintaining service level agreements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Experience creating RFXs, leading competitive processes; leading meetings; drafting contracts for supply and services; directly and concurrently working with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in a contracting environment with direct involvement in preparation and negotiation of complex, high value contracts is highly preferred.
• Experience in contract lifecycle management.
• 6+ years of recent Supply Chain/Procurement experience relevant to the position requirements. Combination of education and experience may be considered.
• High degree of attention to detail is a must, along with a proven understanding of contracts and terms.
• Ability to interpret requirements and effectively translate into expectations of the organization.
• Excellent critical thinking as well as analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success in working with internal customers & team members (pertinent references may be requested).
• Experience bringing technological and innovative solutions through procurement.
• Knowledge and understanding of Procurement law.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite. Microsoft Dynamics knowledge and experience would be considered an asset, along with experience in other popular ERP systems.
• Must secure and maintain appropriate airport security clearance and acceptable criminal records check.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of, or working towards, Supply Chain Management professional training, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of purchase categories and/or projects, as required, through the economic and timely procurement of products and services.
• Administration of contracts on an ongoing basis, and monitor contractual obligations and performance metrics
• Lead competitive processes, including providing expertise on contracting strategy, building requirements, sourcing, analyzing proposals, contract review and development, vendor negotiations, and contract administration.
• Vendor sourcing, prequalification, and management
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and Supply Chain Services, and partner with internal customers to determine specific customer and other compliance requirements.
• Ensure internal customers are fully informed of, and in adherence with, procurement policies and procedures through informal and formal training.
• Schedule and conduct internal and external contract reviews in accordance with set schedules, and develop improvement action plans.
• Handle all customer purchase requirements, from small to large, including related administrative tasks
• Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level