Job Information
Job Title: Senior Purchasing Officer (3 positions)
Job Requisition ID: 67342
Ministry: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates selected
Classification: Program Services 3, Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,562 - $90.012/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.
The Procurement Services Branch provides guidance and expertise to the enterprise on open and transparent procurement practices, while working closely with all ministries to meet their purchasing needs, provides procurement options that meet our public procurement obligations resulting in the acquisition of high-quality, cost-effective goods and services. Procurement Services also provides services related to warehousing and surplus sales, inter-provincial trade, vendor relationship management, data analysis and reporting.
Within Procurement Services, Corporate Purchasing is responsible for the procurement of goods and associated services valued over $10,000 on behalf of all ministries as mandated in accordance with the Government Organization Act, the Direct Purchase Regulation and the Direct Purchase Administrative Practices. This unit is responsible for approximately 300 mandated procurements annually, in addition to establishing and maintaining approximately 200 government-wide and ministry-specific standing offers and blanket contracts. The majority of these contracts are also available for use by other Municipalities, Academia, Schools and Health (MASH) sector entities and many have outward faced public impact (e.g. Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program contracts for goods used by Albertans).
We are recruiting Purchasing Officers in the Corporate Purchasing unit of the Procurement Services Branch. This unit provides centralized services for all GoA ministries that need to acquire supplies. Our team leads competitive procurements, in alignment with trade agreements and provincial legislation.
The Procurement Services Branch is a great place to build your public sector procurement career, with opportunities for future career advancement in a growing, dynamic team. If you have ever tagged something #procurementgeek, this is the place to call home.
Are you a procurement professional looking for your next opportunity in the public service? Do you wish you could spread your enthusiasm for contract details and well-crafted procurement documents?
If the answer is yes, we want you to consider a career in Corporate Purchasing!
We are looking for Purchasing Officers to lead supplies procurements for all GoA departments. These positions report to a Procurement Manager in the Corporate Purchasing unit.
To be successful in this role you must:
• Be a great communicator, who is organized and attentive to details.
• Be motivated to work independently to solve problems.
• Be comfortable balancing diverse, sometimes conflicting client needs.
• Look for ways to be a positive influence, even without positional authority; and
• Be able to develop user expertise in a complex Enterprise Resource Planning IT system (1GX).
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
• Systems Thinking: You understand a range of stakeholder perspectives and how they interrelate.
• Agility: You are able to anticipate changing demands and adapt accordingly.
• Drive for Results: You are able to remove barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes.
University graduation in a related field, such as such as, but not limited to a Bachelor of Commerce, Supply Chain Management and 2 years of related experience in procurement.
The following equivalencies would be considered:
• A related 2-year diploma and a minimum of 4 years related experience.
• A related 1-year certificate and a minimum of 5 years related experience.
• No post secondary education and a minimum of 6 years related experience.
Candidates who clearly demonstrate in their resume the following assets will be given preference:
• Experience developing specifications for inclusion in RFx (Request For) documents.
• Procurement experience in the public sector which includes being familiar with trade agreements and requirements for open, competitive tendering.
• Professional purchasing certification (e.g. SCMP or similar).
• Experience using Ariba supply chain management software (or similar.
• Experience navigating an Enterprise Resource Planning system such as 1GX, Success Factors or another similar system.
To be considered for this competition, your application must include a cover letter and resume. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
Your cover letter should include the following criteria:
• Includes a professional salutation.
• Identifies the relevant job opportunity.
• Is concise, without spelling/grammatical errors.
• Provides specific information about the number of years of experience you have in procurement, and how many of those years involved working with clients to develop solicitation documents; and
• Clearly explains why you are interested in public sector procurement.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Our office is located at Oxbridge Place in downtown Edmonton (9820 106 Street). Hybrid work options may be available (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home), subject to operational viability.
Hours of Work are Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, with one hour lunch break. Flexible work schedules may be available on a case-by-case basis, subject to government policy and operational viability.
We are looking to recruit 3 permanent positions.
Instructions for your Resume
• For your work experience include the months and years for each role.
• Please specific employment status (i.e. casual, part time or full-time). Example: Youth Worker, Jan 2006 – June 2009, Part-time (three 8 hr shifts/week).
• For any post-secondary education please specify your major and length of program as well as the year of graduation. For example: Bachelor of Social Work, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017).
• Your resume should be clear and provides information about each role, using bullet points to clarify its relevance to the requirements of this position.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:
• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Cynthia Masemola at Cynthia.Masemola@gov.ab.ca
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.