A minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, contract management and procurement.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, policies, and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple types of procurements including Request for Proposals (RFP), Dialogue RFPs, pre-qualification process, and other souring tools.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to complex procurement challenges. Provide specific examples and outcomes achieved.
• Knowledge and experience with Canadian contract law.
• Professional designation such as SCMP is considered an asset.
• Experience with Alberta Purchasing Connection, SAP Ariba or other procurement software is considered an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience and understanding of SaaS, PaaS, software and hardware market, IT Services agreements, 3rd-party solutions providers and technology partners.
• Experience in procuring and contracting motor vehicle applications will be considered an asset.