Bring your contracting and procurement expertise to a role where your advice makes a difference! As the Department Purchasing and Contracts Advisor for Utilities, you'll play a key role in ensuring purchasing and contracting practices are effective, compliant and aligned with corporate standards. Reporting to the Manager, Utilities Finance and Accounting, you'll provide trusted advice and guidance to employees, identify opportunities to improve processes and manage risk, and work closely with Legislative, Legal and Procurement Services on complex contracting matters. This is an prospect to bring your expertise to a role where thoughtful advice, sound judgment and continuous improvement make a meaningful impact.Key Responsibilities:Provide leadership, advice and guidance to department staff on corporate contract management, procurement practices, policies and proceduresSupport the implementation of the County's Corporate Contracting program, ensuring department processes align with corporate directives, standards and best practicesReview and assess contracts to ensure they meet the County's business needs, protect the County's interests, comply with applicable legislation, and clearly outline the obligations of all partiesDraft and coordinate contract-related documentation, including amendments, extensions, assignments, terminations and other correspondence, in collaboration with the department Subject Matter Expert (SME), Corporate Contracting branch and Legislative ServicesMonitor contract performance, obligations, expiry dates, values and purchase order balances, identifying risks, opportunities and areas requiring follow-upConduct audits and maintain oversight of contract and procurement records to ensure documentation is complete, accurate, appropriately authorized and maintained throughout the contract lifecycleFacilitate non-competitive procurement processes and department Request for Quote (RFQ) processes, including preparing procurement documentation, soliciting suppliers,



evaluating responses and coordinating contract executionCollaborate with Procurement Services to ensure department purchasing activities are fair, transparent and compliant, while identifying opportunities to leverage corporate contracts, group purchasing arrangements and aggregate spendingBuild and maintain positive supplier relationships, including coordinating contract changes and execution and addressing contractual obligations, issues and inquiriesIdentify opportunities to improve contract and procurement processes, develop department-specific procedures and tools, and support the implementation of electronic signatures and other process efficienciesMonitor compliance with corporate contracting requirements, identify actual or potential non-compliance, and provide recommendations to department leadership and Corporate ContractingCollaborate with Legislative Services and the Contract Management Branch to assess contract questions, issues, claims and disputes, and contribute to continuous improvement of corporate contracting practicesQualificationsand Skills:Related Post secondary Diploma or Degree (eg: Paralegal Studies, Supply Chain, Business, Project or Contract Management, Procurement, Public Administration/Policy, Law, etc.) with 3-5 years experience directly relevant in a corporate contracting or supply chain environment performing contract management responsibilities (public or private)Experience or coursework in Canadian Contract Law is considered an assetStrong understanding of contract management and the legal context of contracts (public sector environment) with experience in supplier performance management, project management and change management considered an assetExperience with preparing and delivering training is an assetAbility to work with technology that supports contract management and familiarity with Oracle, Adobe Sign,



and Microsoft products such as SharePoint is an assetExcellent listening, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to mediate, lead and facilitate meetings with business areas and suppliersExcellent organization, time management skills and a strong attention to detailDemonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and conflicting priorities while maintaining a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy and tactHighly independent and resourceful with the ability to take initiativeStrong analytical, critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skillsAbility to build effective working relationships and collaborate with employees across diverse roles, functions and levels of the organizationWho We Are:Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada's most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, collaboration, and accountability.Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:Extended health and dental coverageHealth and wellness spending accountLife and disability insuranceRetirement and pension programsEarned day off programEmployee and family assistance programCommitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunitiesWell-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplaceEquivalencies of education and experience may be considered.This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Department Purchasing And Contracts Advisor, Utilities (Strathcona County)
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