Procurement Manager - Edmonton, Canada - City of Edmonton

City of Edmonton

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Procurement Manager

Job Number:

47430

This position provides support to the branch's operational contract managers for planning and execution of the contracts and significant procurements.

In carrying out this role, it is expected that this position will systematically and efficiently collaborate on all active and planned procurements (new or renewals) with the branch's operational contract managers, ensuring that adequate lead time is provided to properly develop and execute the procurement plan.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to be Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

Work in collaboration with other City Departments and contract managers to ensure that the processes followed during procurement and contracting are in compliance with policy, minimize risk and maximize opportunity while meeting strategic needs
Ensuring alignment with Corporate models in relation to procurement, capital project management, contract and supplier management, delegation & expenditure authority
Provide support to Branch in evaluating all contracts within the Branches for compliance to the contract terms and conditions; and establishing a plan to rectify issues and mitigate any risks associated with noncompliant contracts
Evaluate Department's compliance with contract management training requirements: establish a plan to rectify issues and mitigate any risks associated with noncompliance
Lead and conduct Department quality assurance, quality control and preaudit program activities
Identify overall trends, risks and issues found during contract monitoring; evaluate their potential impact on the contract deliverables
Ensure a contract management plan is developed and all contracts are appropriately assigned risk profiles and work with contract managers to identify mitigation strategies through the contact management plan
Provide strategic and tactical advice to business units on the correct selection and execution steps for procurements from conception to execution
Operates as the Subject matter expert on Ariba procurement based transactions and and processes for the branch, as well as, provide guidance and interpretation of Ariba and SAP purchasing procedures, roles and system usage

Qualifications:

Degree or Diploma in Business Administration or Business Law or a related field
Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) would be an asset
7+ years of progressively responsible contract management and procurement experience, preferably within large diverse organizations
Demonstrated experience in purchasing, contract management and tendering law
Expertise in procurement and contract trade agreements and regulations, City of Edmonton directives, procedures and standards
Working knowledge of records management principles and practices
Ability to accurately interpret contract documents for business and legal implications to the Corporation
High degree of familiarity with Ariba including handson experience in contract management and purchasing modules
Exercise sound judgment and persuasion in order to manage priorities and to enforce compliance with directives, policies and procedures
Strong verbal and written communications skills, including report writing and presentations with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely
High attention to detail, independent problem solving skills and the ability to prioritize effectively especially with regard to managing multiple competing demands
Experience in SAP Materials Management module (Requisitions, Purchase Orders and Outline Agreements) would be an asset
Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills with experience in solving complex issues
Ability to work collaboratively
Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City's Cultural Commitments, please visit
Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City's six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City's leadership competencies, please visit
Applicants may be tested

_ Up to 1 permanent full-time position_

Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary:
$87,151 - $124,502 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant:
SL/MZ

Classification Title:
PT- Business Mgmt Consulting

Posting Date:
Aug 3, 2023

Closing Date:
Aug 17, :59:00 PM (MDT)

Number of Openings (up to): - Permanent Full-time

Union:
Management

Department:
Edmonton Transit Service

Work Location(s): 15th Floor Edmonton Tower,