Procurement Specialist (Non-IT) - Senior

Solicitation Document Preparation

• Support development of a strategy for procurement preparation based upon project goals and criteria.
• Refine identified business and technical requirements.
• Preparation of RFx and draft review documents.
• Identify any subprojects where separate RFxs may be required to acquire specific vendor services.
• Assist the Department in providing RFx interpretations to vendors by developing written responses to questions.Evaluation & Debrief
• Prepare RFx selection methodologies, evaluation plans, evaluation criteria mandatory, evaluation schedules, and final award recommendations.
• Review vendor proposals for quality accuracy and adherence to required standards.
• Creation of supporting project documentation as per the guidelines of the Government of Alberta procurement policy.
• Assist in planning and scheduling bidders conferences and vendor presentations including agenda development for those activities.
• Assist in debriefing unsuccessful vendors.Contract Execution & Post RFx activities
• Assist the Department in finalizing contracts with recommended vendors.
• Conduct post procurement reviews and vendor evaluations lessons learned.
• Prepare evaluation reports and procurement recommendations for Department reviews and signoffs.Project Management
• Plan, coordinate, and prepare controlling documentation for procurement plans and processes.
• Develop effective communications processes to ensure adequate project progress and issue reporting to all participants and stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate procurement activities including financial estimate, business technical requirements and contracting options.
• Additional procurement related responsibilities as required by the Project Delivery Manager.