Procurement Specialist III
Your Opportunity:
The Procurement Specialist III - Contract Coordinator will be pivotal role within the Contract Strategy & Performance team with EHS Alberta. We are seeking a driven professional to coordinate the competitive bidding process, develop comprehensive sourcing strategies, participate in negotiations, and drafting commercial & service agreements while supporting contract implementation and ongoing management. As a Contract Coordinator, you will be part of a collaborative team managing Emergency Health Services and commodity agreements for personal equipment. You will use your expertise in contract development and negotiations to ensure agreements are tailored to meet organizational objectives. In this role, you will build strong relationships with EHS Alberta, Emergency Health Service Partners, and the vendor who will support EHS needs. You will work closely with various internal and external parties to review service models, incorporating their requirements into the contract deliverables and service descriptions. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on emergency health services through effective contract development and management. If you excel in negotiation, have an eye for detail, and are passionate about enhancing Emergency Health Services strategic contracting, we encourage you to apply.
Description:
As a Procurement Specialist III, you will showcase your excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff and external vendors. You will develop new contracts and contract amendments that create value and mitigate risk to AHS. You will be responsible for coordinating all activities related to the competitive bidding process including RFx evaluations preparing contract documents, assisting with contract implementations and managing contracts within their assigned categories in compliance with AHS procurement processes, policies and guidelines.
- Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
- Classification: Procurement Specialist III
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Emergency Health Services, Contract Strategy & Performance
- Primary Location: Coronation Plaza
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $40.39
- Maximum Salary: $47.74
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Completion of post-secondary degree in Business or Supply Management.
Additional Required Qualifications:Proven experience in project coordination, contract development, contract management, and both quantitative and qualitative analytics. Strong problem-solving and business negotiation skills, with the ability to think and act strategically using sound business judgment. Detail-Oriented: Must be meticulous and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including management, program administrators, clinical staff, vendors, and external partners. Organizational Abilities: Strong emphasis on prioritizing tasks, researching information, and providing fact-based recommendations. Ability to produce well-designed, professionally presented documents (e.g., spreadsheets, reports, contracts) and effectively communicate complex information. Project Management: Skilled in organizing project schedules, managing detailed data, and reporting on activities and outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications:This role demands a proactive, strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and the ability to navigate complex contracting environments while fostering strong relationships.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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