Procurement Advisor

As a Procurement Advisor with the City of Edmonton’s Waste Services branch, you will play a central role in guiding end-to-end procurement and contract operations that support clean, sustainable communities. Working within City Operations, you will collaborate with operational teams, business partners, and leadership to make sound, data-driven procurement and contracting decisions. This position balances technical analysis, sourcing strategy, and relationship management to deliver optimal financial value and operational excellence for the Waste Services branch. You will act as a trusted guide, steering non-competitive and competitive procurement and reviews, RFx documentation, negotiation plans, and dispute resolutions to ensure stewardship of public resources.

What will you do?

• Partner with operational sections to analyze business requirements and conduct buy, lease, or in-house business analyses to guide sourcing and service delivery decisions

• Develop and execute procurement strategies, evaluation criteria, and RFx packages in collaboration with Corporate Procurement & Supply Services (CPSS), Legal Services, Risk Management, and operational leaders in the business areas

• Guide negotiation strategies for procurements, review non-competitive procurement documentation for due diligence and trade agreement compliance

• Ensure vendor discussions with operational business areas align with public procurement standards, trade agreements, and corporate fiscal accountability

• Maintain oversight across the branch contract lifecycle, monitoring renewal dates, analyzing supply chain market trends, and proactively mitigating contract risks

• Provide strategic advisory support to operational contract managers and branch leadership, including resolving complex vendor disputes in consultation with internal legal and risk partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of four (4) years of related procurement or contracting experience within a large, complex organization
  OR
  Diploma in Commerce, Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field supplemented by a minimum of six (6) years of related procurement or contracting experience within a large, complex organization

Assets:

• Professional designation such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or a Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation

• Project management designation (such as PMP) or formal change management credentials and experience

Skills required for success:

• Proven ability to structure and execute negotiations for ongoing and new contract agreements

• In-depth understanding of public sector procurement principles, contract law, competitive bidding practices, and relevant trade agreements

• Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence without direct authority, and partner collaboratively across diverse business units and community partners

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and strategic thinking abilities with a proven track record of managing competing priorities and tight deadlines

• Clear written and verbal communication skills to explain complex procurement guidelines, facilitate consensus, and draft concise briefing materials

• Practical proficiency with SAP Ariba, SAP Reporting modules (MM, FI, PS), and project management applications such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ()

• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of Employment:

• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) security clearance that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton and is a requirement of this position. There may be a cost associated with this requirement

Work Environment:

• Note: The Edmonton Waste Management Centre is not easily accessible and Public transportation is limited

• Note:This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52

• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits

Up to 1 Permanent Full-Time position

Hours of Work: 33.75 Hours per week

Salary Range: $49.916 - $62.735 (Hourly); $87,939.510 - $110,523.390 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: SL/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

Classification Title: Senior Buyer
Posting Date: Nov 12, 2026
Closing Date: Nov 19, 2026 11:59:00 PM (ABT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): EWMC (Edmonton Waste Management Centre), Site 440, 250 Aurum Rd NE Edmonton