Director, Procurement

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Procurement Department is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Procurement to lead procurement operations, optimize supply chain strategies, and ensure cost effective and innovative sourcing practices for the City. This leadership role is crucial in driving operational efficiencies, managing supplier relationships and enforcing compliance with procurement policies, regulations and Trade Agreements.

Position Responsibilities

• Oversee all procurement activities, ensuring transparency, cost-effectiveness and compliance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the procurement team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Research and implement best practices in inventory control, logistics and supply chain optimization to improve efficiency and cost savings.
• Collaborate with internal departments to assess procurement requirements and develop long-term supply chain strategies.
• Possess strategic thinking and problem solving skills
• If you are a forward-thinking leader with a passion for public service and procurement excellence, we encourage you to apply.
  
  

Qualifications

• Six years of progressive experience in purchasing & procurement, preferably in the public sector with a portion of those years in a leadership role.
• Professional designation in Supply Chain Management and / or Public Procurement (SCMP, CPPO, CPPB, CPP), Contract Law, or Legal.
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and processes, competitive bidding and contract law.
• Experience with implementing and managing procurement software systems and ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic change and innovation in procurement processes.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills.
• A combination of formal education and experience may be considered.
  
  

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Starting salary $57.36 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

• To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
• Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
  
  

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.