Procurement specialists perform various supply chain management tasks. At AHS there are three levels of procurement specialists, with increases in responsibility and complexity at each step.
From making routine orders to coordinating multi-source contracts, these professionals ensure that AHS employees have the materials and supplies needed to be effective in their role.
$28.35 - $47.74 per hour
Other benefits
Post-secondary education in business or supply management
Not required
Procurement Specialist I: are responsible for the acquisition and procurement of routinely purchased supplies, equipment, and services from existing agreements within assigned commodity groups. They support the procurement process by gathering pricing, product, and volume information. They also follow up with vendors on procurement issues and provide feedback.
Procurement Specialist II: are responsible for complex acquisitions and procurement of supplies, equipment, and services by coordinating the end to end competitive acquisition process. They also facilitate the competitive bid process for single source contracts within assigned commodity groups. They coordinate requests for quotes, receive, and review submitted proposals, as well as analyze and make formal recommendations regarding proposal approvals.
Procurement Specialist III: are responsible for coordinating multi-source contracts and the competitive contractual bidding process, including negotiating and developing the terms and conditions of contracts. They are required to understand and explain contracts, various sourcing strategies and the contracting process to managers and staff. They perform contract analysis throughout the contract life cycle.
To learn more about a career as a procurement specialist in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).
