Junior Procurement & Contract Specialist Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52483)

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. 
• As part of your pre-hire screening you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at scheduled intervals or in any other circumstances, exigent or otherwise, as required by Human Resources Division.