Procurement Advisor

Posted on: Aug 11, 2025

Posted by: Strathcona County

Summary

Are you a strategic procurement professional with a passion for public service and a talent for navigating complex procurement landscapes? Strathcona County is seeking a Procurement Advisor to lead high-value, high-impact procurement initiatives that safeguard the County’s legal and financial interests while enabling efficient service delivery.

As a key member of the Procurement Services team, you will provide expert guidance across the full procurement lifecycle, lead negotiations, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement in procurement practices. This impactful role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where your decisions carry significant risk, impact, or visibility and is committed to excellence in public procurement.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic procurement advice to departments, ensuring compliance with trade agreements, legislation, County policy and internal controls.
Procurement planning, including determining the best procurement method and timelines
Lead complex, high-value procurements for goods, services, and construction, ensuring strategic alignment and defensibility.
Provide strategic oversight of the full RFx lifecycle, including scope development, evaluation criteria, bid assessments, negotiations, and contract transition.
Plan procurements by selecting appropriate methods, establishing timelines, and defining evaluation strategies that ensure best value.
Draft and manage RFx documents and contracts with a high degree of legal defensibility, including leading needs assessments with departments.
Identify and mitigate procurement risks throughout the process.
Develop strategies to lead negotiations and debriefs with suppliers and affected parties.
Navigate multiple interests to maintain best value for the County
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Contract Management, and others to resolve complex procurement challenges
Coach and train staff on procurement best practices, risk mitigation, and compliance
Drive process improvements and contribute to the modernization of procurement practices
Support system optimization and provide expert guidance on the County’s e-procurement tools

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

A degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, or a diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Finance
A recognized procurement designation (e.g., SCMP, CPPB, CPPO) is considered an asset
A minimum of five years of experience in a complex, high-volume procurement environment, preferably in the public sector
In-depth knowledge of public procurement legislation and trade agreements (e.g., CFTA, CETA, NWPTA)
Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end procurements and negotiations
Strong drafting skills with the ability to draft professional documents by structuring content effectively, aligning with organizational requirements and templates, and collaborating with stakeholders to refine and finalize materials to ensure accurate, defensible procurement documents
Strong writing skills with the ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively in written form, including grammar, tone, structure, clarity, and audience awareness.
Presenting to all levels of leadership with clear and professional presentation skills
Solid analytical skills and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex challenges
Financial and strategic acumen to understand drivers behind procurement decisions and downstream impacts
Experience in competitive sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract execution, spend analytics, and supplier risk management is considered an asset
Effective organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills to prioritize and complete work within restricted timelines while ensuring attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness

Job Type

Full Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$86,577.40 - $108,180.80

Closing Date

September 1, 2025

Posting ID: 33618

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