Procurement Specialist II
Your Opportunity:
Description:
As a Procurement Specialist II, you will perform complex purchasing functions consistent with established AHS procurement policies, practices, laws, and trade agreements. You will be responsible for the acquisition of supplies, minor equipment, services or supporting functions within assigned work groups. You will perform the acquisition process primarily for purchases of a transactional nature which includes researching/collating information, preparation of requests for quotations, review of quotations, creation of purchase agreements, and issuance of purchase orders. Under the direction of the Manager, you will coordinate and monitor assigned team purchasing activities; acts as a source of knowledge by answering questions, providing technical advice, and assisting in the training of staff.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Procurement Specialist II
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Contracting, Procurement and Supply Management
- Primary Location: Coronation Plaza
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 08-OCT-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 27-OCT-2025
- Temporary End Date: 27-OCT-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $37.10
- Maximum Salary: $41.01
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:Post-Secondary diploma in Business or Supply Management. Minimum of 3 years Oracle experience. Experience in healthcare inventory control, shipping or receiving. Proficient in MS Office applications including Email, Word & Excel with a high proficiency in data analysis. Must be proficient in qualitative and quantitative evaluation of purchasing history. Proven time management and organizational skills. Ability to communicate in English clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff, management, and suppliers. Must be thorough and accurate with an excellent attention to detail. Requirement to follow and adhere to established policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:Completion of post-secondary degree with a focus on Supply Chain Management. Demonstrated understanding of purchasing fundamentals, including Logistics, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) through enrollment or completion of a supply chain management designation e.g. SCMP. Experience in EPIC &/or Meditech. A combination of both education and experience will also be considered.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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