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    Senior Purchasing Officer-Talent Pool - Edmonton, Canada - Government of Alberta

    Government of Alberta
    Government of Alberta Edmonton, Canada

    5 days ago

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    Job Information
    Job Title: Senior Purchasing Officer-Talent Pool
    Job Requisition ID: 56131
    Ministry: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
    Location: Edmonton (downtown)
    Full or Part-Time: Full Time
    Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
    Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
    Scope: Open Competition
    Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates found
    Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
    Salary: ​$2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/ year)

    The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: .

    The Procurement Services branch in Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction works toward Government of Alberta's (GoA) mandate for efficient, open, and transparent procurement.

    We are recruiting Senior Purchasing Officers in the Corporate Purchasing unit of the Procurement Services Branch. This unit provides centralized services for all GoA ministries that need to acquire supplies. Our team leads competitive procurements, in alignment with trade agreements and provincial legislation.

    The Procurement Services Branch is a great place to build your public sector procurement career, with opportunities for future career advancement in a growing, dynamic team. If you have ever tagged something #procurementgeek, this is the place to call home.

    Candidates who are successful in the selection process will be placed on a qualified list, which will be used to fill current and future Senior Purchasing Officer positions.

    Role Responsibilities

    Are you a procurement professional looking for your next opportunity in the public service? Do you wish you could spread your enthusiasm for contract details and well-crafted procurement documents?

    If the answer is yes, we want you to consider a career in Corporate Purchasing

    We are looking for Senior Purchasing Officers to lead supplies procurements for all GoA departments. These positions report to a Procurement Manager in the Corporate Purchasing unit.

    As a Senior Purchasing Officer, you will:

  • Conduct open and fair procurements that comply with trade agreements, government legislation and purchasing policies;
  • Work closely with client departments, developing clear and concise solicitation documents;
  • Respond to enquiries from vendors and clients regarding the tendering process;
  • Use the Supply Chain Management functions of the GoA's Enterprise Resource Planning system (1GX);
  • Evaluate vendor responses and prepare recommendations for contract awards; and
  • Proactively resolve contract issues with vendors.

    • To be successful in this role you must:

  • Be a great communicator, who is organized and attentive to details;
  • Be motivated to work independently to solve problems;
  • Be comfortable balancing diverse, sometimes conflicting client needs;
  • Look for ways to be a positive influence, even without positional authority; and
  • Be able to develop user expertise in a complex Enterprise Resource Planning IT system (1GX).

    • In addition, as a Senior Purchasing Officer, you:

  • Have experience developing specifications for inclusion in RFx (solicitation) documents; and
  • Are familiar with the unique aspects of procurement in the public sector, including trade agreements and requirements for open, competitive tendering.

    • APS Competencies

    Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

    The competencies most necessary for the role include:

  • Systems Thinking
    You understand a range of stakeholder perspectives and how they interrelate;
  • Agility
    You are able to anticipate changing demands and adapt accordingly;
  • Drive for Results
    You are able to remove barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes.
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