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Job Title: Procurement Specialist (IT) – Senior

Requisition ID: GOAPRDJP00000894
Client: Government of Alberta
Location: Edmonton, AB (Primarily Remote | Occasional Onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: Initial term with extension up to 24 months
Positions: 2

? About the Role

The Government of Alberta is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist (IT) to support Court Technology Services (CTS) in delivering complex technology procurement initiatives.

This role will play a key part in managing end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement policies, and supporting large-scale IT and digital transformation projects.

? Key Responsibilities

? Procurement & Contract Management

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes including RFPs, RFQs, NRFPs, RFIs, and RFXs
  
• Develop procurement strategies and documentation ensuring fair, transparent, and competitive processes
  
• Draft, review, and manage vendor contracts and agreements
  
• Conduct evaluations, negotiations, and vendor debriefings
  
• Ensure compliance with government procurement policies and trade agreements
  
  

? Project & Stakeholder Support

• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define procurement requirements
  
• Provide procurement advisory to project teams, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders
  
• Develop procurement plans including scope, timelines, risks, and resource requirements
  
• Support governance activities, steering committees, and reporting
  
  

? IT & Digital Procurement

• Support procurement for:
  • Software & enterprise applications
    
  • Cloud and digital platforms
    
  • Cybersecurity solutions and integrations
    
• Contribute to technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives
  
  

? Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to:
  • Canadian public sector procurement legislation
    
  • Trade agreements such as CFTA, CETA, NWPTA, CUSMA
    
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and procurement records
  
• Track and report procurement progress, risks, and milestones
  

? Required Qualifications

✔️ Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, Public Administration, or related field
  
  

✔️ Experience

• 5+ years leading complex competitive procurements (RFP, RFQ, NRFP, etc.)
  
• 8+ years in contract drafting, negotiation, and contract management
  
• 8+ years advising stakeholders in procurement and contracting
  
• 8+ years experience in Canadian public sector procurement environments
  
• 7+ years applying trade agreements such as CFTA, CETA, NWPTA, or CUSMA
  

⭐ Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Procurement certifications such as:
  • SCMP, CPPB, CPPO, or CSPM
    
• Experience supporting digital transformation or modernization projects
  
• Strong experience in IT procurement (software, cloud, cybersecurity)
  
• Experience with financial analysis, pricing models, and risk assessment
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years leading complex competitive procurements (RFP, RFQ, NRFP, etc.)
  
• 8+ years in contract drafting, negotiation, and contract management
  
• 8+ years advising stakeholders in procurement and contracting
  
• 8+ years experience in Canadian public sector procurement environments
  
• 7+ years applying trade agreements such as CFTA, CETA, NWPTA, or CUSMA