As the Procurement Program Manager within Waste Services, you will provide critical governance and oversight across a comprehensive range of procurement, purchasing and contractual activities. Responsible for contracts that represent nearly half of the Waste Services budget, your leadership directly supports service delivery to over 445,000 Edmonton households. In this key role, you will navigate complex, high-value procurements while building collaborative, high-trust relationships with vendors and internal leadership. You will lead and mentor a dedicated team, ensuring operational needs are met efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full alignment with organizational policies and directives.
What will you do?- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and develop long-term procurement strategies that align with organizational objectives, focusing on efficiency, cost savings, and risk management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and executive leadership to ensure a reliable and resilient supply chain
- Negotiate favorable terms and conditions, draft and manage complex contracts, and oversee purchase order administration processes
- Provide expert oversight and mentorship to a team of direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth
- Collaborate closely with internal business areas, law, and key collaborators to streamline workflows, identify risk, and maximize contract value
- Ensure all purchasing and procurement activities comply with health and safety protocols, trade agreements, relevant legislation, and corporate policies
- Work with the Business Area Managers to ensure the results of the tendering process are aligned with the expectations and procurement requirements of the City of Edmonton
- Provide extensive knowledge and experience in working with Procurement, Legal and Risk Management to complete the procurement cycle in a way that meets business requirements
- Provide guidance, management oversight and options for the tendering process while collaborating with the team
- Manage and maintain the development of and reporting on purchasing and information gathering, including but not limited to compliance, term, available funds remaining, requirements, rankings, pricing, turnaround time, standard terms and requirements
- Provide regular status updates to appropriate steering committees, partner groups, and executive leadership to ensure all parties are aligned with their expectations
- Prepare and develop new master agreements by working closely with the in-house legal team, business partners, and vendor collaborators
Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related field with a Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in contract management or supply chain management
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Diploma in Commerce, Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related field with a Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in contract management or supply chain management - Demonstrated experience in a leadership role with performance reporting within a large, complex, and diverse organization
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or Contract Management designation
Skills required for success:- Experience managing high-dollar-value, high-risk procurements within a public sector or municipal environment
- Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to navigate multi-party, complex discussions
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building capabilities
- Outstanding analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to evaluate risks, market trends, and supply chain disruptions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to advise executive leadership and build trust with cross-functional teams
- Solid understanding of contractual law, public procurement policies, trade agreements, and occupational health and safety standards
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm )
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
- Applicants may be tested
Conditions of Employment:- Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
Work Environment:- Note: The Edmonton Waste Management Centre is not easily accessible and Public transportation is limited
- Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
Up to 1 Permanent Full-Time position Hours of Work: 36.9 Hours per week
Salary Range: $49.144 - $70.206 (Hourly); $94,659.430 - $135,229.880 (Annually)
Recruitment Consultant: SL/RF
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