Junior Procurement & Contract Specialist en Edmonton Police Service

The Procurement & Contract Specialist performs a supporting role to the PCSL Branch Team. They are assigned tasks and have all work over their delegated authority reviewed by their supervisor and/or manager. The Procurement & Contract Specialist may be assigned specific sub-portfolio responsibilities (e.g. contract renewals, c-releases, etc.) and can make commitments for the procurement of goods or services within their delegated authority. Responsibilities of this position will include:

• Reviews assigned requisitions and documentation for completeness and action; requests additional information as needed.
• Creates and reviews purchase orders, change orders/amendments and contracts for completeness.
• Manages contract renewals and extensions to maintain or increase value to the EPS.
• Manages procurements of a low to intermediate complexity and risk.
• Contacts suppliers to expedite orders or resolve PO/CO discrepancies.
• Works with the business areas to compose and prepare various RFx documents of low to intermediate complexity and risk.
• Manages the RFx process and obtains sign-off of the plan and documents from management when required.
• Reviews Specifications/Scope of Work (SOW) and recommends improvements and assists business areas in further development of the document.
• Issues and manages the RFx’s including development and issuing of addendums.
• Plans activities with business areas to determine appropriate procurement method.
• Research suppliers and evaluates their ability to provide materials, equipment, and services.
• Provides guidance and responds to inquiries from various EPS business units.
• Listens and clearly presents information to others.
• Identifies areas for improvement and provides recommendations.
• Other duties as required. 
   

• Having one of the following accreditations would be considered an asset: 
  o    Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO).
  o    Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC).
  o    World Commerce & Contracting Certification.
• Working knowledge and understanding of procurement practices, tender/contract law, trade agreements and various procurement strategies/approaches.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to determine procurement strategies which are appropriate to requirements.
• Working knowledge of RFx methods and approaches.
• Perform work with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, OneNote, Power Point).
• Self-motivated and willingness to participate in professional development and learning
  opportunities.

Job Level:

• High School Diploma and a Supply Management Training (SMT) Diploma from the Supply chain Management Association (SCMA) or equivalent. A minimum of four (4) years diversified procurement, contract management and/or supply chain management experience.  OR  A minimum completion of level 2 towards the SCMP designation from the SCMA or two (2) year post-secondary diploma (or higher) in public administration, public policy, supply chain, business, procurement, or related field AND a minimum of four (4) years directly related work experience performing a procurement/contract management/supply chain role.  OR  High School Diploma AND a minimum of six (6) years directly related work experience performing a procurement/contract management/suply chain role.

Opportunity Concept:

• High School Diploma without the requisite Job Level combination of training and years of directly related or diversified procurement, contract management, and/or supply chain management experience.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, 0800 – 1600 hours, Monday – Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of variable hours of work program.

Salary Range:
Job Level:
21B, Salary Grade: 018, $34.87 - $43.63 (Hourly), $2,790.10 - $3,490.70 (Bi-Weekly), $72,821.09 - $91,107.79 (Annually).

Opportunity Concept:
21C, Salary Grade: 022, $27.00 - $32.35 (Hourly), $2,160.70 - $2,588.40 (Bi-Weekly), $56,394.79 - $67,557.24 (Annually).

General:

• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
• Please include a current resume and covering letter with your online application.
• The option to work remotely is not available at this time. 
• As part of your pre-hire screening you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at scheduled intervals or in any other circumstances, exigent or otherwise as required by Human Resources Division.

The Province of Alberta is a party to the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility with British Columbia and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with British Columbia and Saskatchewan.  All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the Provinces.  Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca.

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