Senior Procurement Specialist (IT)

NavitasPartners

  • Sherwood Park, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 hours ago
  • Apply easily
Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist (IT)Location: Edmonton, AB
Duration: 11 Months (Contract)Overview"Navitas Partners, LLC" is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist (IT) to support large-scale technology procurement initiatives. This role will focus on delivering end-to-end procurement services in a complex, fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with public sector standards and achieving strategic business objectives.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of procurement and contracting documentation to support transparent, fair, and efficient procurement processes.
  • Manage full lifecycle procurements including RFPs, NRFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and other competitive bid processes.
  • Develop procurement strategies, recommendations, and documentation aligned with organizational policies and objectives.
  • Coordinate and package procurement deliverables for internal stakeholders, steering committees, and governance bodies.
  • Oversee procurement activities across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
  • Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, risks, and procurement strategies.
  • Track and report procurement progress, including milestones, risks, and issue resolution.
  • Support project planning activities, including scheduling, resource estimation, and work plan development.
  • Provide guidance and direction to project teams on procurement priorities and execution.
  • Lead contract negotiations and vendor management activities.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, including:
  • Drafting, reviewing, and managing vendor contracts in complex environments
  • Providing procurement advisory services to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Working within Canadian public sector procurement frameworks and regulations
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience leading competitive procurement processes (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, etc.)
  • Strong knowledge of trade agreements and procurement legislation such as CFTA, CETA, CUSMA, and NWPTA
  • Professional certification such as SCMA, CPPB, CPPO, or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting technology modernization, digital transformation, or cloud-based initiatives
  • Strong ability to evaluate cost models, pricing structures, and contract risks
  • Experience procuring IT solutions such as:
  • Software and hardware
  • Cloud services
  • Cybersecurity tools
  • System integrations and digital platforms
For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.comAbout Navitas Partners, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing Technical / IT staffing firms in the US providing services to numerous clients. We offer the most competitive pay for every position. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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