Purchasing Officer

Duties
Join PrairiesCan as a Purchasing Officer!Are you an experienced and motivated professional looking to take the next step in your career? Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) is searching for a dedicated Purchasing Officer to become part of our dynamic team in Edmonton. This is your chance to make an impact in a department committed to fostering innovation, supporting business growth, and diversifying the economy across the Prairies.As a Purchasing Officer at PrairiesCan, you will:
• Provide expert advice to managers on procurement, asset and materiel management, and contracting - helping shape key decisions within the department.
• Guide clients through the creation of procurement documents and development of evaluation criteria, ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently.
• Coordinate procurement activities, processing documentation through both automated and manual systems.
• Negotiate contracts with private sector suppliers, evaluate proposals, and recommend top suppliers to management - playing a crucial role in securing favorable outcomes for the department.
• Represent PrairiesCan in communications with central agencies, advocating for advantageous terms and resolving procurement challenges.
• Develop and authorize complex procurement contracts that drive success across our operations.If you’re energized by meaningful work, eager to collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and excited to contribute to Canada’s economic development, we welcome your application. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need accommodation during any phase of the process, please contact Ken Chiang by email at . All information received in relation to accommodation is confidential.

Work environment
PrairiesCan is the department that diversifies the economy across the Canadian Prairies. PrairiesCan leads in building a strong, competitive Canadian economy by supporting business, innovation and community economic development unique to Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.PrairiesCan supports employees and is an innovative workplace that makes a difference in the Prairies. We are driven to be the best at what we do. We hire top talent and provide an employment experience that brings out the best in people. We are motivated by achieving great results for Canadians.Why Choose PrairiesCan:
• Work with amazing people who support each other
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the country
• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work arrangements
• Modern work tools and technologyPrairiesCan offices are open environments with well-regulated air quality, ergonomic sit- stand workstations, and a combination of natural and fluorescent lighting.

Intent of the process
The intent is to staff one term position for 2 year with the high possibility of extension. This process may be used for various tenures (including but not limited to term and indeterminate appointments, internal assignments, secondments, deployments, acting appointments, casual). It may also be used to staff positions with various security requirements, language requirements and conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled
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• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to work overtime, often on short notice, including occasional weekends.

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Education:
• A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives**The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
o A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
o An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Experience:
• Experience providing advice to clients on procedures or policies related to public procurement
• Experience in preparation of procurement documentation and evaluation criteria
• Experience in negotiating contract specifications and requests for proposals to resolve problems with suppliers
• Experience in data analytics and performance management

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of policies, practices and legislation related to the procurement process in the Federal Government.

Competencies:
• Communication (oral)
• Communication (written)
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented
• Negotiation tactics
• Problem Solving

Ability:
• Ability to provide excellent client service by understanding client expectations and specifications when negotiating with suppliers.

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Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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Asset Experience:
• Experience in using an Integrated financial and materiel management system, such as Oracle, SAP or GX
• Experience managing contracts, standing offers or supply arrangements
• Experience preparing, reviewing or responding to Statements of Work or Statements of Requirement
• Experience using a corporate acquisition card
• Experience interpreting and providing advice or guidance on procedures, policies or legislation in an operational setting
• Experience in the management of a workforce engaged in a fast pace, complex, high risk, high dollar value procurement and contracting projects
• Experience in the development and implementation of procurement and contracting policies, procedures, and guidelines

Organizational Needs:
• In support of achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women.

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Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Learn more about preference to veterans.

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