Role Responsibilities
Do you thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a tangible impact on Alberta’s infrastructure projects? If you’re a solution-oriented professional with a passion for procurement, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in Alberta’s infrastructure development. As a Project Procurement Officer (PPO) with TEC, you’ll help drive critical construction and consulting projects forward by overseeing the end-to-end procurement and contracting process.
In this role, you’ll join a collaborative team and bring procurement projects from planning through contract issuance, ensuring alignment with TEC standards and goals. Your expertise will ensure the efficiency, transparency, and success of contracting processes that uphold both financial and reputational integrity for the department.
Your key responsibilities include :
- Collaborating with project teams to assess procurement needs and recommend effective approaches.
- Determining the best procurement strategies and preparing bidding documents, including RFQs, RFPs, and contracts.
- Reviewing solicitation documents to ensure they meet all scope, cost, quality, and performance standards.
- Coordinating with Procurement Support Staff on document distribution, advertising, and bid collection to facilitate a smooth process.
- Managing inquiries and issuing addenda to clarify requirements during the solicitation period.
- Leading transparent and fair evaluation processes, including proposal scoring and bid analysis.
- Preparing comprehensive contract documents, from award letters to change orders.
- Providing expert advisory services to ensure consistent and fair procurement practices across the department.
- Supporting the Manager in achieving team objectives, conducting issue analysis, and making strategic recommendations.
- Developing strong relationships with internal business units to drive continuous improvements in procurement practices.
What you’ll bring to the role :
Collaborative mindset and proven ability to build effective working relationships.Clear communication skills to deliver recommendations and provide direction.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to evaluate procurement issues and develop solutions.Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and prioritize deadlines.Client-service orientation and commitment to teamwork and client satisfaction.