Technology Procurement (Govt. IT Procurement)

Teamrecruiter.com • Full-time • Canada • C$ 87 - C$ 94 / hour • 1d ago

One of our Government clients is looking for a Technology Procurement (Govt. IT Procurement)

Duration: 1 year contract with a strong possibility of an extension

Location: Edmonton, AB – Remote but MUST be living in Alberta, Canada

Hours: 8:15am – 4:30pm Alberta time

SCOPE:

Court Technology Services (CTS), in collaboration with the Technology and Innovation procurement team, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of Technology Procurements for CTS.

DUTIES:

This resource will be dedicated to completing procurements for Court Technology Services (CTS) and complete the following as directed by the Procurement Manager/Director:

Develop procurement and contracting documentation most suitable to ensure business objectives are met through a transparent, fair and efficient open procurement process.

Assist with the development of recommendations including providing details of resource requirements, dependencies, interdependencies, policy implications pertaining to the procurement and contracting methodology to be applied.

Produce and package procurement deliverables for presentation to various internal support teams, steering committee, and other project stakeholders.

Manage the procurement aspects of multiple projects, project managers and project governance.

Collaborate with business and IT leadership to develop a well-defined project plan that clearly states the project’s objectives, scope, assumptions, timeline, resource requirements, risks, benefits and budget in relation to the procurement process.

Document and report project status against established objectives, milestones, budget and resources and facilitate tracking and closure of issues in relation to the procurement process.

Support the development of project schedule plans and strategies, estimate resource requirements, develop and monitor work plans for completion of project tasks in relation to the procurement process.

Provide guidance to project resources in establishing work priorities and prompt delivery of project tasks as they relate to the procurement and contracting processes.

EDUCATION:

Relevant post-secondary education in areas of supply chain, procurement, business or a related field, Acceptable education includes degrees, diplomas and certificates (minimum 2-year diploma).

Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMA), Certified Public Procurement Officer, or other recognized procurement certification

Work Experience:

5 years of experience leading RFPs, NRFPs, RFIs, RFQs, RFXs, evaluations, debriefings, and contract negotiations

8 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and managing vendor contracts in a complex environment.

8 years of experience providing procurement advice to internal clients, senior leadership, and cross functional teams

7 years of experience in documenting application architectures in an enterprise IT environment equivalent in size and complexity to the Government of Alberta

7 years of experience applying NWPTA, CETA, CFTA and/or CUSMA to procurement activities

8 years of experience procuring goods/services under public sector rules (e.g., trade agreements, procurement legislation, GOA policies)

5 years of experience procuring for modernization projects, digital programs, or cloud based solutions

5 years of experience with ability to evaluate cost models, contract risks, and pricing structures

5 years of experience procuring software, hardware, cloud services, cybersecurity tools, integrations, or digital platforms

URGENT: Please read the job description above. If this interests you, apply to the job with your most updated resume, including your contact number and email address.

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