Sr. Procurement Specialist (IT)

Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist (IT)

Location: Alberta, Hybrid

Seniority on the skill/s required on this requirement: Senior

Estimated Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Work authorization: any (candidate must be authorized to work in CA)

Job Summary

Court Technology Services (CTS), in collaboration with the Technology and Innovation procurement team, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the delivery of Technology Procurements for CTS. This resource will be dedicated to completing procurements for Court Technology Services (CTS).

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement and contracting documentation most suitable to ensure business objectives are met through a transparent, fair and efficient open procurement process.
• Assist with the development of recommendations including providing details of resource requirements, dependencies, interdependencies, policy implications pertaining to the procurement and contracting methodology to be applied.
• Produce and package procurement deliverables for presentation to various internal support teams, steering committee, and other project stakeholders.
• Manage the procurement aspects of multiple projects, project managers and project governance.
• Collaborate with business and IT leadership to develop a well-defined project plan that clearly states the project’s objectives, scope, assumptions, timeline, resource requirements, risks, benefits and budget in relation to the procurement process.
• Document and report project status against established objectives, milestones, budget and resources and facilitate tracking and closure of issues in relation to the procurement process.
• Support the development of project schedule plans and strategies, estimate resource requirements, develop and monitor work plans for completion of project tasks in relation to the procurement process.
• Provide guidance to project resources in establishing work priorities and prompt delivery of project tasks as they relate to the procurement and contracting processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, Procurement, or related field.
• Experience leading RFPs, NRFPs, RFIs, RFQs, RFXs, evaluations, debriefings, and contract negotiations
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and managing vendor contracts in a complex environment.
• Providing procurement advice to internal clients, senior leadership, and cross functional teams
• Experience procuring goods/services under Canadian public sector entities (e.g., trade agreements, procurement legislation, contract law, public sector policies)
• Experience applying NWPTA, CETA, CFTA and/or CUSMA to procurement activities
• Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMA), Certified Public Procurement Officer, or other recognized procurement certification
• Experience procuring for modernization projects, digital programs, or cloud based solutions
• Ability to evaluate cost models, contract risks, and pricing structures
• Experience procuring software, hardware, cloud services, cybersecurity tools, integrations, or digital platforms

Mindtris, a minority women-owned enterprise, is at the forefront of digital transformation, technology excellence, and business growth solutions. Specializing in talent mobilization and innovation, we are dedicated to enhancing customer experiences across diverse sectors such as Information Technology, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Engineering, and the Public sector.

With a focus on deploying top-tier talent and fostering innovation, we empower businesses to thrive and excel in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, helping them reach new heights of success.

Mindtris is committed to fostering workforce diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.