Junior Procurement & Contract Specialist Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53508)

Description

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.