Job Title: Procurement Specialist (Non-IT)

Job Description

This is a 6 month contract, with the potential of extending to 12 months, where you will implement category management across the enterprise in a transformative initiative aimed at delivering efficiencies to our user ministry partners and the public. As a Procurement Specialist, you will support the planning and delivery of complex procurement initiatives, contributing to project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

Assist in organizing, tracking, and reporting on key activities related to category management strategies.Plan and coordinate procurement-related tasks such as financial forecasting, gathering technical requirements, and documenting procurement strategies.Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional teams to facilitate communication and ensure alignment.Perform data analysis and review documents such as contracts and payment data.Prepare status updates, dashboards, and project reports, and maintain project documentation.Identify and recommend improvements to procurement practices and project coordination tools.Assist in the creation of training materials and templates to promote procurement modernization efforts.Carry out additional tasks as assigned to support procurement transformation goals.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in procurement processes and project management.Relevant post-secondary education in supply chain, procurement, business, or a related field (minimum 2-year diploma).Clear verbal and written communication skills.Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.4 years of experience with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).4 years of direct experience in non-IT project management.4 years of experience in public sector procurement processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Completion of SCMP or other equivalent courses and associated certificates.4 years of experience creating and using advanced Excel skills such as Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.4 years of experience in developing and releasing RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and conducting negotiations.Understanding of trade agreements and competitive bid law.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a collaborative environment with diverse groups, requiring professional interaction and communication. You will use technologies such as MS Office Suite for managing various tasks and projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Edmonton, Alberta

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $42.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Edmonton,AB.

À propos d'Actalent:

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.