Senior Strategic Procurement Advisor

Strathcona County • Sherwood Park, AB

15h • CA$96,387 - CA$120,484 • Hybrid

About The Position

Strathcona County is seeking a Senior Strategic Procurement Advisor to help advance its corporate procurement capabilities and deliver high-value, innovative sourcing strategies. In this role, the advisor will act as a trusted advisor to business partners, driving strategic procurement practices that deliver value, mitigate risk, and align with corporate priorities. This is a temporary full-time position for up to 3 years.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, data analysis, or a related public-sector or complex organizational environment.
• A diploma in a relevant discipline combined with significant directly related experience may be considered.
• Candidates actively pursuing a relevant designation will be considered.
• Experience with procurement data analysis, spend analytics, category opportunities, or ERP supported procurement processes.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex or high value procurements through analysis, requirements development, evaluation design, or reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP procurement modules (Oracle preferred), including reporting and data extraction to support procurement analysis and compliance.
• Current knowledge in the field of procurement and industry practices, including public procurement.
• Knowledge of the legislative framework within the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, the Canada Free Trade Agreement and the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement.
• Excellent client relations and interpersonal skills, combined with judgement and discretion.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, combined with the ability to negotiate and influence outcomes.
• Strong analytical, risk management and strategic thinking skills to manage a variety of responsibilities within a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• A recognized procurement designation such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB) would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support strategic sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, supplier research, and competitive sourcing activities.
• Develop sourcing opportunities for corporate procurement strategies such as roster agreements, Group Purchasing Organizations, supply arrangements, and consolidated contracts to support County wide value, efficiency, and risk mitigation objectives.
• Ensure sourcing strategies align with trade agreements and County procurement requirements.
• Provide strategic advice and analytical insight to inform procurement planning and support organizational decision making.
• Supports the effective use of the County’s ERP system (Oracle) by analyzing procurement data, contributing to system improvements, and enhancing reporting and user capability.
• Analyze Oracle spend and performance data to identify sourcing opportunities, compliance trends, and areas for process improvement.
• Support the adoption of procurement technologies by assisting with tool evaluation, user guidance, and integration into procurement workflows.
• Develop and maintain performance reports, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Monitor procurement activities for alignment with applicable legislation, trade agreements, and County requirements, while identifying and recommending improvements to processes and documentation to enhance consistency, transparency, and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with departments to support departmental capability, and provide strategic guidance within established procurement frameworks.
• Contribute expertise to complex procurement activities by supporting sourcing design, documentation, evaluation, and supplier engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Health and wellness spending account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement and pension programs
• Earned day off program
• Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

What This Job Offers

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