Senior Category Specialist

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$87,736 - CA$115,594•Onsite

About The Position

Executive Council works to ensure effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development and communications across government, engages Albertans and the broader global community, and promotes a vibrant and innovative public service. For information about Executive Council, visit https://www.alberta.ca/executive-council. Role Responsibilities Are you ready to "Lead the Way”? Elevate your career as a Senior Category Specialist, steering a dynamic portfolio that shapes one-fifth of all GoA procurement. You can become the provincial authority in spending categories such as contingent resources, vehicles, and furniture. Drive innovation, forge strategic procurement paths, and be the singular expert influencing the pulse of market trends. In this position, your role will extend beyond procurement; you'll be the pivotal single point of contact to purchasers and vendors, you will not only lead and facilitate procurements for the category but also plan and coordinate novel approaches to optimize the end-to-end utility of those procurements across the province. Join us at the forefront of transformative procurement excellence!

Requirements

A related university degree in a related field (such as Business, Economics, Supply Chain) plus 6 years progressively responsible related experience in project management, procurement, supply chain management and/or category management; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
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.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Please also indicate whether your work experience was part-time or full-time. For example: January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Executive Director of Job Title (Full time).

Nice To Haves

Project management certification (e.g., PMP or similar)
Professional procurement certification (e.g., SCMP or similar)
Experience managing projects.
Experience leading categories.
Understanding of applicable trade agreements such as NWPTA, CFTA, CETAWTO.

Responsibilities

Demand Planning: Drive cost-effective procurement through specialized business intelligence forecasting in assigned spend categories, proactively assessing market and supply chain impacts to prevent adverse effects on GoA goals.
Procurement Projects: Support procurement of goods and services within each spend category, ensuring alignment with national/international trade agreements, provincial legislation, and best practices.
Compliance and Expertise: Utilize extensive knowledge of procurement legislation, trade agreements, and supply chain management to deliver procurement projects effectively.
Continuous Improvement: Optimize procurement processes through continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to consolidate procurement power across GoA and MASH sectors.
Strategic Influence: Influence program implementation decisions and contribute to policy recommendations supporting innovative procurement approaches.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders, leading the development of strategic alliances and partnerships to ensure long-term procurement feasibility.
Dispute Resolution: Apply deep knowledge of stakeholders and program needs to resolve disputes and bring closure to complex procurement issues.
Leadership and Accountability: Lead procurement initiatives, ensuring projects meet the requirements of management and executive leadership across the GoA, while serving as the primary point of contact for purchasers and vendors.