Strategic Sourcing Specialist Edmonton

Shape sourcing strategies at NAIT through competitive procurement, supplier engagement, and commercial analysis in a hybrid position requiring campus work weekly.The Strategic Procurement Specialist partners with institutional business areas to understand upcoming initiatives, existing contracts, and procurement priorities. Manage RFPs, negotiated RFPs, RFQs, standing offers, public tenders, and related contracting activities independently. Apply analytical thinking, project management, supplier-performance practices, and public-sector procurement principles.Key Responsibilities:
Assess procurement readiness and recommend appropriate sourcing approachesDevelop timelines, solicitation documents, pricing structures, and negotiation plansIdentify opportunities to improve competition and reduce total costManage supplier performance, amendments, renewals, corrective actions, and disputesMaintain complete procurement and contract documentationRequirements:
Relevant post-secondary education in supply chain, commerce, finance, or lawThree to five years of progressively responsible procurement experienceDemonstrated competitive sourcing experience through award and executionExperience defining requirements, resolving issues, and supporting decisionsAbility to influence cross-functional outcomes without supervisory authorityApply sourcing strategy, supplier management, and public-sector procurement knowledge to strengthen NAIT’s institutional contracting outcomes.
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