Senior Strategic Procurement Advisor

Posted on: Jun 16, 2026

Posted by: Strathcona County

Summary

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for data-driven decision making and public sector procurement? Strathcona County is seeking a Senior Strategic Procurement Advisor to help advance our corporate procurement capabilities and deliver high-value, innovative sourcing strategies.

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to business partners, driving strategic procurement practices that deliver value, mitigate risk, and align with corporate priorities. If you excel at navigating complex procurements, building strong relationships, and improving processes, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.
This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position up to 3 years

Key Responsibilities

Key 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

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

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
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
- 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

Job Type

Full Time Temporary

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$96,387.20 - $120,484.00

Closing Date

June 29, 2026

Posting ID: 38856

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