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Title: Procurement Specialist (Non-IT) - IntermediateLocation: Edmonton AB (onsite)Duration: 6-month contract with 12-month extensionAnticipated interview dates: Interviews are expected to be held between July 2-8This is an estimate only.Working Hours: Standard Hours of work are 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM with a 1-hour break, Alberta time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays observed by the province.Join our team as we implement category management across the company enterprise. This transformative initiative aims to deliver operational and financial efficiencies to our user ministry partners and the public at large. Our work spans various procurement categories, including IT services, and involves collaborating closely with ministries to enhance processes and tools. We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support the planning and delivery of complex procurement initiatives. The successful candidate will contribute to project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement activities that align with government procurement objectives. Key Responsibilities:Project Management: Assist in organizing, tracking, and reporting on key activities related to the implementation of category management strategies. Support project execution by maintaining timelines, deliverables, and action items across multiple workstreams.Procurement Coordination: Plan and coordinate procurement-related tasks such as financial forecasting, gathering of technical requirements, documentation of procurement strategies, and development of solicitation documents.Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional teams to facilitate communication, ensure alignment, and support collaborative decision-making.Documentation and Reporting: Prepare status updates, dashboards, and project reports. Support the development and maintenance of project documentation, issue logs, and action trackers.Process Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements to procurement practices and project coordination tools to support more efficient and effective delivery.Training and Resource Development: Assist in the creation of training materials, templates, and communication tools to promote awareness and understanding of procurement modernization efforts.Other Duties: Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Category Lead in support of procurement transformation goals.