One of our Government clients is looking for a Government IT Procurement Specialist (PQR, RFI, RFC, and RFP, Public Sector)
Location: Edmonton, AB - REMOTE but must be able to attend quarterly meetings ONSITE.
Duration: 1 year contract with a strong possibility of an extension
Hours per Day: 8:15MST - 4:30MST
Business Unit: Technology & Innovation
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Requirements:
OVERVIEW:
The client business areas (currently two units) require the support of contingent labour to support the current complement of resources. Working as a liaison between the units and the relevant procurement teams. the Contractor will be required to draft accurate and comprehensive procurement documents/instruments e.g. Request for Proposals (RFP), Pre-Qualification Requests (PQR), Statement of Work (SoW) etc.), evaluation documents, and more. Procurements are for services and/or goods (e.g. software, tools, platforms).
The successful Contractor will be precluded from responding to or providing assistance to any individual or organization in relation to, any of the related to client procurement solicitations for the new contractual arrangements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working as a liaison between the units and the relevant procurement teams, the Contractor will be required to draft accurate and comprehensive procurement documents/instruments e.g. Request for Proposals (RFP), Pre-Qualification Requests (PQR), Statement of Work (SoW) etc.), and evaluation documents, and more.
The Contractor will be required to:
Manage the procurement activities and aspects on behalf of the client;
Liaise with relevant procurement teams;
Liaise with personnel and external vendors;
Manage procurements against established timelines, objectives, and milestones;
Manage priorities, timelines, and deadlines with minimal supervision;
Produce and package procurement documentation for presentation to various stakeholders.
Coordinate and guide requirements gathering, collation and agreement activities with stakeholders;
Verify stakeholder needs are met in terms of business needs and service requirements;
Coordinate approval and sign-offs; and
Participate in the effective and efficient evaluation of proposals received.
Mandatory Training Courses:
Once hired the resource will be required to complete all mandatory training which includes but not limited to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Security/Cybersecurity, Information Management, and Respect in the Workplace. There may also be other mandatory and/or optional training.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Relevant post-secondary education in areas of supply chain, procurement, business or a related field, Acceptable education includes degrees, diplomas, and certificates (minimum 2-year diploma.)
5 years of experience for each of the following:
Experience in business writing and communications for executive or senior management.
Active participation in large, complex procurement(s).
Experience in public sector procurement processes including an understanding of trade agreements and
competitive bid law.
Experience with procurement processes for IT solutions and services (such as PQR, RFI, RFC, and RFP) in public sector.
Experience providing procurement specialist services including evaluation of responses, and management of
R Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.
FP and procurement processes within an organization of comparable size and complexity.
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