Procurement Specialist III

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Program Manager of IT Sourcing, the Procurement Specialist III (Contract Coordinator) supports the IT operational portfolio across both basic and complex sourcing engagements. Working collaboratively with program areas and CPSM teams, the role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, leading competitive procurement processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP), negotiating contracts, and providing data driven recommendations. The successful candidate will manage multiple priorities, develop and maintain detailed documentation (contracts, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations), and engage effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders, including leaders and executives. This role contributes to organizational objectives and patient care by translating operational requirements into clear contract terms and service deliverables, while supporting effective contract negotiation and management across the healthcare system. The Procurement Specialist III works independently but is supported by a team of other Procurement Specialists, Leads, and Management. This position can be located anywhere within Alberta.

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: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Procurement Specialist III
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: IT Sourcing, CPSM
• Primary Location: QuarryPark
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-MAY-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 01-JUN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $46.77
• Maximum Salary: $55.29
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of post-secondary degree in Business or Supply Management.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Proficiency in competitive bidding processes, RFx’s, including development, management, and evaluation. Demonstrated experience in contract development and management, and quantitative / qualitative analysis. Strong negotiation, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills with sound business judgment. Proven ability to manage detailed information, prioritize competing tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with leaders, program teams, clinical staff, vendors, and external partners. Solid project management capabilities, including schedule management, progress tracking, and outcome reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with public procurement and IT Sourcing.

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