Director, Procurement, Contracts & Supply Logistics

Edmonton

$161K — $202K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, Law, or related field
  • At least seven years in supply chain, customer service, or public agency management
  • Proven leadership experience in procurement and supply chain functions
  • Experience with governance in a public-sector environment
  • Successful track record in high-value procurements and contract negotiations
  • Professional designation in Supply Chain Management or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO)
  • Strong supervisory and customer service skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement and supply chain strategies to support EPS goals
  • Oversee sourcing, contract management, and supply chain performance
  • Establish governance frameworks and ensure compliance with legislation
  • Advise executive leadership on procurement strategy and financial risks
  • Drive data-informed decision making through reporting and analysis
  • Manage relationships with stakeholders and external vendors
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team and oversee branch operations

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours with a typical 36.9-hour week
  • Support for ongoing professional development and certifications
  • High-performance and inclusive workplace culture
  • Potential for involvement in significant community initiatives
  • Opportunity to represent EPS in governance forums and industry efforts
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Operations Division with the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), the Director of the Procurement, Contracts & Supply Logistics Branch is responsible for providing enterprise leadership, strategic direction and effective implementation of goals/objectives as relates to procurement contacting and chain for the EPS.

This role is responsible for leading, integrated, data-informed procurement and logistics functions that support operational readiness, member safety and organizational priorities, while ensuring strong governance, financial stewardship and value for money. As a senior advisor to executive leadership, the Director oversees the delivery of complex, high-risk and high-value initiatives, including procurement strategy, contract negotiations, vendor performance and supply chain operations. Specific responsibilities will include

Enterprise Procurement & Supply Chain Leadership

  • Lead enterprise procurement, contracting and supply logistics strategies aligned to EPS priorities, achieving best value and managing risk
  • Oversee sourcing, contract lifecycle management, and supply chain performance
  • Establish service delivery models and standards to ensure consistent, efficient, effective, and accountable outcomes


Governance, Risk and Compliance

  • Establish and maintain procurement and supply chain governance frameworks and policies
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, trade agreements, and public-sector accountability requirements
  • Lead enterprise risk management practices related to procurement and contracting


Strategic Planning and Organizational Enablement

  • Advise executive leadership on procurement strategy, investment decisions, and financial risks
  • Enable data-driven decision making through performance measurement, reporting, and forecasting
  • Lead transformation initiatives, including process redesign, digital enablement, and modernization


Stakeholder and Vendor Management

  • Build and sustain strategic relationships across EPS, the City, and external partners
  • Lead vendor strategy, supplier performance, and market engagement
  • Represent EPS in governance forums and industry initiatives


Leadership and Branch Management

  • Lead a multidisciplinary team, setting direction, priorities, and performance expectations
  • Oversee branch operations, including budget development, forecasting, and resource allocation
  • Foster a high performance, inclusive, and accountable culture


  • Perform other related duties as required


Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Law or related field
  • A minimum of seven (7) years in a supply chain, customer service or public agency management environment.
  • Extensive, progressively responsible leadership experience in procurement, supply chain, contracting and/or public-sector operations
  • Experience leading complex, enterprise-wide procurement and supply chain functions, including governance and service delivery
  • Demonstrated success leading high-value procurements and contract negotiations in a regulated environment
  • Professional designation from a nationally recognized institute or association in Supply Change Management Profession.
  • Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) or equivalent would be considered an asset.
  • Strong supervisory, management, leadership and team building skills along with a strong customer service focus.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and collaborative working style.
  • A high degree of flexibility to adapt to multiple and competing priorities.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and drive initiatives to completion.


Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of variable hours of work program.

Salary Range: 95M, Salary Grade: ML4, $161,608.04 - $202,010.05 (Annually).

General:

  • The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted.


Applicants who have completed post-secondary education outside of Canada are encouraged to obtain an assessment of their credentials through the International Qualifications Assessment Services (IQAS) (https://www.alberta/international-qualifications-assesments.aspx) or another recognized Canadian credential evaluation service. For a list of designated evaluators, please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (https://canaliance.org/en/defaulty.html). Including IQAS certificate or other credential assessment certificate from a recognized Canadian credential evaluation service with your application is recommended to support the evaluation of the applicant's educational qualifications.

The Province of Alberta is a party to the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility with British Columbia and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the Provinces. Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca.

Edmonton rests in the heart of treaty six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

HR Consultant: GL

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