Procurement jobs in Canada

Purpose Under the general direction of the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Analyst is responsible for planning, designing, and executing Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitations and managing contract administration. This role ensures Canoe’s procurement processes are transparent, efficient, and compliant with Canadian trade agreements. The Analyst oversees the full procurement lifecycle—from market engagement to contract renewal—while providing strategic analysis to support decision-making. This position also requires frequent engagement with the vendor relations and client relation teams.

This is a remote position; however, candidates are required to reside within 100 kilometers of a major Canadian airport to accommodate frequent travel across Canada.

If the successful candidate is located in the Edmonton area, the role will be based in-office in Nisku, in addition to regular travel requirements.

Scope

The Procurement Analyst will assist in implementing Canoe’s procurement activities, including but not limited to:

• Plan, design, draft and execute RFP solicitations, including drafting scope of work, evaluation criteria, and terms and conditions for Canoe Procurement Group, Rural Municipalities of Alberta, Canoe Benefits, Genesis Insurance.
• Engage with the market during planning to encourage high-quality, competitive responses.
• Manage competitive solicitation through electronic tendering platforms (e.g., Bonfire, bids&tenders, etc) in compliance with applicable procurement law and trade agreements.
• Facilitate evaluation committee meetings, ensuring fair and objective scoring.
• Debrief unsuccessful suppliers and manage contract award formalities.

Contract Administration and Renewals

• Manage contract renewals, extensions, termination.
• Maintain accurate and auditable procurement files, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
• Interpret and apply procurement policies to resolve contract disputes or interpretation issues.
• Coordinate contract launch activities with Canoe departments.

Data Analysis and Strategy

• Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in procurement categories.
• Conduct spend analysis and market research to support new program development.
• Evaluate supplier financial health and pricing models to ensure best value for members.

Policy, Templates and Process Development

• Develop, maintain, and interpret procurement procedures and policies to align with evolving legislation, case law and public procurement best practices.
• Provide subject matter expertise to internal teams on public procurement best practices.
• Analyze risks associated with procurement strategies and recommend mitigation plans.
• Support procurement manager in maintaining templates
• Answer contract inquiries, liaise with respective employees to address contract compliance and member support needs.
• Train internal stakeholders respect to contracts, contract compliance and contract support.
• Provide support and technical expertise during supplier/member meetings and events as required
• Partner with the Procurement Manager and other departments to align contract strategies with organizational goals.
• Represent Canoe to promote supplier and member engagement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Completion of a related post-secondary degree (Supply Chain Management or Business Administration preferred).
• 5-8 years of experience in public procurement, contract management
• Designation or progress toward attaining a procurement professional designation (NIGP-CPP, CPPB etc) would be considered an asset.
• Requires a high degree of initiative, professionalism, time management skills and use of professional judgment.
• Proven ability to work effectively independently handling competing priorities in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of public procurement and contract law, non-contract A tendering paradigm, Canadian public sector trade agreements (CFTA, CETA, NWPTA) and public procurement best practices.
• Exceptional communication skills for conveying complex information, create and facilitate presentations to diverse audiences, internally, vendors, members, professional associations.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe suite, artificial intelligence tools, CRM systems and e-procurement systems.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail regarding tender compliance, solicitation and contract language.

Contacts

Works alongside the Procurement Manager, the Supplier Relations team, the Member Relation team, the legal teams as well as other employees the organization.

The RMA is an equal opportunity employer. Any applicant that meets the qualifications above is encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to those already legally entitled to work in Canada.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter in PDF format outlining how you meet the above qualification requirements, to the attention of Janelle Lopushinsky at Janelle@RMAlberta.com. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We thank all applicants, but due to the high volume of responses expected, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Full time