Senior Procurement Specialist (IT)

Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist (IT)

Location: Edmonton, AB

Duration: 11 Months (Contract)

Overview

"Navitas Partners, LLC" is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist (IT) to support large-scale technology procurement initiatives. This role will focus on delivering end-to-end procurement services in a complex, fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with public sector standards and achieving strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of procurement and contracting documentation to support transparent, fair, and efficient procurement processes.
• Manage full lifecycle procurements including RFPs, NRFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and other competitive bid processes.
• Develop procurement strategies, recommendations, and documentation aligned with organizational policies and objectives.
• Coordinate and package procurement deliverables for internal stakeholders, steering committees, and governance bodies.
• Oversee procurement activities across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, risks, and procurement strategies.
• Track and report procurement progress, including milestones, risks, and issue resolution.
• Support project planning activities, including scheduling, resource estimation, and work plan development.
• Provide guidance and direction to project teams on procurement priorities and execution.
• Lead contract negotiations and vendor management activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, including:
  • Drafting, reviewing, and managing vendor contracts in complex environments
  • Providing procurement advisory services to senior leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Working within Canadian public sector procurement frameworks and regulations
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience leading competitive procurement processes (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of trade agreements and procurement legislation such as CFTA, CETA, CUSMA, and NWPTA
• Professional certification such as SCMA, CPPB, CPPO , or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technology modernization, digital transformation, or cloud-based initiatives
• Strong ability to evaluate cost models, pricing structures, and contract risks
• Experience procuring IT solutions such as:
  • Software and hardware
  • Cloud services
  • Cybersecurity tools
  • System integrations and digital platforms

For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.com

About Navitas Partners, LLC:

It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing Technical / IT staffing firms in the US providing services to numerous clients. We offer the most competitive pay for every position. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.