Join our team as we implement category management across the enterprise at the Government of Alberta. This transformative initiative aims to deliver operational and financial efficiencies to our user ministry partners and the public at large. Our work spans various procurement categories, including IT services, and involves collaborating closely with ministries to enhance processes and tools. We are seeking a dynamic, self-starting Procurement Project Coordinator who is ready to champion change and manage multiple project streams while engaging stakeholders effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
" Project Management: Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects within the category management initiative, ensuring alignment with government procurement policies and objectives.
" Plan, coordinate, and prepare controlling documentation for procurement plans and processes.
" Develop effective communications processes to ensure adequate project progress and issue reporting to all participants and stakeholders.
" Plan and coordinate procurement activities including financial estimate, business technical requirements and contracting options.
" Additional procurement related responsibilities as required by the Project Delivery Manager.
" Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in coordinating and facilitating meetings with internal stakeholders across ministries, suppliers, and external partners to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
" Procurement Process Assistance: Support end-to-end procurement activities, including market research, drafting procurement documents, coordinating evaluations, and tracking contract performance.
" Process Improvement: Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
" Training & Knowledge Sharing: Assist in developing resources, presentations, and training materials to promote category management principles across the organization.
Skills and Qualifications:
" Education & Experience: A diploma or degree in business administration, supply chain management, public administration, or a related field. Relevant work experience in procurement, project coordination, or category management is an asset.
" Project Coordination Skills: Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely execution and alignment with strategic goals.
" Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support stakeholder onboarding and training.
" Time Management Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously.
" Presentation Skills: Experience in developing professional presentations and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders.
" Knowledge of Procurement Policies: Familiarity with public sector procurement policies, regulations, and best practices would be considered as an asset.
" Attention to Detail: Strong organizational and documentation skills to ensure accuracy and compliance.
" Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and procurement-related software or tools.
Additional information to suppliers
Per worker model below this is an Onsite role.
Working Hours/location:
" Standard Hours of work are 8:15 to 4:30 with a 1 hr lunch break Alberta time, Monday through Friday excluding holidays observed by the province.
" Location: ... OXBRIDGE PLACE 9820 106 St NW, EDMONTON ALBERTA T5K 2J6?
Incumbency:
" Net new role
Background check required.
" The Supplier shall, prior to commencement of the Services, provide the Province, on its request and at no cost to the Province, with criminal record checks.
Mandatory Training Courses:
" Once hired the resource will be required to complete all mandatory training which includes but not limited to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Security/Cybersecurity, Information Management, and Respect in the Workplace. There may also be other mandatory and/or optional training.
Anticipated Interviews dates
" Interviews are expected to be held between May 5-8This is an estimate only.
Refer to the Job Posting attachments for the proposed form of contract applicable to this Contingent Resource Request
Equipment requirements:
" The Contracted Resource is directed to work in-person, the Province shall provide the requisite office space, Computer, furniture and office supplies. The Province shall continue to ensure that the Contractor s resources have the necessary access and credentials to the Government of Alberta s system.
The fixed rate quoted must be inclusive of all overhead, office space and equipment, including supplies, administrative burden, mark-up, and all other costs to perform the Services for the duration of the Contract.
Scoring Methodology:
Financial/Pricing: 10%
Resource Qualifications: 30%
Interview Process: 60%
SUBMISSION MUST INCLUDE:
" RESUME
" ALL REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE DESCRIBED IN RESUME UNDER THE JOB/PROJECT WHERE EXPERIENCE WAS ATTAINED.
" EACH JOB/PROJECT MUST CONTAIN THE TERM OF THE JOB/PROJECT IN THE FORMAT MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY.
" THREE REFERENCES, FOR WHOM SIMILAR WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED, MUST BE PROVIDED. THE MOST RECENT REFERENCE SHOULD BE LISTED FIRST. REFERENCE CHECKS MAY OR MAY NOT BE COMPLETED TO ASSIST WITH SCORING THE PROPOSED RESOURCE.