Procurement Specialist

Location: Edmonton, AB (On-site, 5 days per week)

Language: Strong written and verbal English communication required

Duration: 12 month contract
Working Hours: 8:15am - 4:30pm, 1 hr unpaid lunch break 

Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check required

 

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a public sector organization to hire an Intermediate Procurement Specialist to support complex, high-impact sourcing initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, where your ability to translate business needs into structured procurement processes will directly influence project success.

 

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, project teams, and vendors to develop and manage RFX processes from planning through to contract finalization. This is a highly collaborative environment where attention to detail, strong communication, and sound procurement knowledge will contribute to fair, transparent, and effective outcomes.

 

What’s In It for You

You’ll be part of a structured and collaborative public sector environment that values transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role offers strong exposure to end-to-end procurement processes, vendor engagement, and compliance-driven practices, allowing you to deepen your expertise while contributing to meaningful projects.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll support the development of procurement strategies aligned with project goals and evaluation criteria
• In this role, you’ll research and refine business and technical requirements, translating them into detailed RFX documents
• You’ll manage solicitation processes, including drafting documents, coordinating bidder communications, and supporting vendor inquiries
• You’ll lead evaluation support activities, including developing scoring methodologies, reviewing proposals, and preparing award recommendations
• You’ll assist with contract finalization, post-procurement reviews, and vendor performance evaluations
• You’ll maintain accurate procurement records and ensure audit-compliant documentation within systems such as Ariba and SharePoint

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in public sector or regulated procurement environments
• Proven experience preparing and managing RFX documents and evaluation processes
• Strong understanding of procurement policies, compliance requirements, and contract lifecycle management
• Experience working with procurement systems such as Ariba, 1GX, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in collaborative environments

 

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.