Senior Advisor, Procurement and Contracts Services

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 20,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

Opportunity

MacEwan University is seeking a Senior Advisor, Procurement and Contracts Services for a full-time continuing opportunity with the Procurement and Contract Management Services department.

The Senior Advisor, Procurement and Contracts Services is responsible for the development and execution of procurement and contracting related strategies and processes to meet the widely varying needs of the stakeholders across the university.  This position advises on and seeks opportunities to leverage purchases to achieve the best overall value for university expenditures on goods and services while adhering to legislative and policy requirements for public procurement. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting analysis on organizational spending within assigned portfolio, developing and implementing strategic initiatives to achieve annual savings targets and/or value enhancement objectives while tracking results of efforts;
• Analyzing acquisition requirements, identifying and implementing strategic supply management initiatives;
• Advising the organization on procurement and contract management issues and requirements, including, but not limited to, legal issues and risks;
• Advising the organization on key supply chain implications including market drivers and manufacturing schedules, which may affect strategic supply related objectives;
• Providing leadership and expertise to ensure a controlled fair and transparent competitive bidding process is followed;
• Creating and administering all competitive bidding documents such as; Expression of Interest, Request for Information, Requests for Proposal, Tender, Request for Standing Offer and Request for Quotation;
• Leading and facilitating diverse stakeholder teams in bid submission analysis and evaluation in support of recommending contract award;
• Developing and presenting formal contract recommendations for Executive level review and approval;
• Providing oversight to contract administration process and roles to ensure standards for quality and quantity are delivered and maintained;
• Developing supplier performance metrics to objectively quantify performance and to support development and management of appropriate improvement action plans; and
• Providing subject matter expertise in procurement strategies, policies and procedures and contract law toward coaching and mentoring of other departmental staff.

This opportunity is for internal applicants only.

Skills

You will have:

• The proven ability to work with confidential matters with professionalism and sound judgment;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and operate in a service-oriented and client-centered environment;
• Strong time-management skills;
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills;
• Strong conflict management and team facilitation skills to achieve consensus;
• Demonstrated ability to build strong and positive relationships, within the team and across the university within multi-disciplinary constituent groups;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities;
• Strong skills using computers including experience with standard business applications such as; Microsoft Office, e-mail, Google suite, etc.
• Experience in developing business processes and facilitation of process improvement initiatives; and
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and respect through your interactions within a team.

Qualifications

• Formal training in Business (contract law), Supply Management and/or or Procurement in public sector environment.
• A minimum of 10 years of related experience in Purchasing/Supply Management is required, preferably within the public sector.
• A minimum of 5 years of organizational subject matter advisory experience would be considered an asset.
• A Supply Chain Management Professional designation (SCMP) or equivalent designation in public procurement would be considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Benefits

When you become part of the MacEwan University team, you will enjoy a competitive salary. Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Generous vacation time
• Secure pension plan
• Flexible benefits package
• Continuous learning culture
• Opportunities for career growth

How to Apply

To apply, please head to our MacEwan University Opportunities Page, select the job opportunity and click Apply Now. If you require assistance, please contact us at careers@macewan.ca.

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This position is included under the MacEwan Staff Union Collective Agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement

We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact humanresources@macewan.ca and we will support you to the best of our ability.