Procurement Specialist (IT) – Senior (1 Year Contract)



Project Name:
Procurements for Multiple Business Areas

Scope:

The client business areas (currently two units) require the support of contingent labour in order to support the current complement of resources. Working as a liaison between the units and the relevant procurement teams within Government of Alberta (GOA), 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 GOA client procurement solicitations for the new contractual arrangements.

Duties:

Working as a liaison between the units and the relevant procurement teams within GOA, 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 within GOA;
• Liaise with GOA 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.

Equipment requirements:
• Resource will require their own hardware, software, and relevant equipment.

Resource must provide their own computer and related equipment. The computer’s operating system must be a modern version of Windows or MacOS that is compatible with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and related software for remote access. Windows is preferred due to better compatibility. AVD/remote-related software will be installed on the resource’s computer.

In the event that the Contractor’s resources are directed to work remotely, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing all of its equipment, including computers, software, printers, supplies, desks and chairs. However, the Province shall ensure that the Contractor’s resources have the necessary access and credentials to the Government of Alberta’s system.

In the event that, the Contractor’s resources are directed to work in-person, the Province shall provide the requisite office space, furniture and office supplies. However, the Contractor shall continue to be responsible for providing computers and software and the Province shall continue to ensure that the Contractor’s resources have the necessary access and credentials to the Government of Alberta’s system.

The fixed rate quoted must be inclusive of all overhead, office space and equipment, including supplies, administrative burden, mark-up and all other costs to perform the Services for the duration of the Contract.

Working Hours:
• Standard Hours of work are 08:15 – 16:30 Alberta time, Monday through Friday excluding holidays observed by the Province
• Work must be done from within Canada, due to network and data security issues.
• It is anticipated the role will be 100% remote, however in the event of an onsite meeting, the GoA does not pay for travel to attend on-site meetings, nor any expenses related to relocation, commuting, housing/accommodation, food/drink.

Notes on Location:
Resource will work remotely, though must be available for onsite meetings when required. It is estimated that onsite meetings may be quarterly (every three months) but the actual frequency of meetings could be more or less.

Incumbency:
• Previously this role was filled by a contractor, however, for this and all other opportunities, the Ministry seeks the best person to fill the role.

Standard Background check required
• The Supplier shall, prior to commencement of the Services, provide the Province, on its request and at no cost to the Province, with criminal record checks.

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.

Anticipated Interviews dates
• Interviews are estimated to be held between March 11 – 22, 2024. This is an estimate only.
Refer to the Job Posting attachments for the proposed form of contract applicable to this Contingent Resource Request

Scoring Methodology:
Financial/Pricing: 20%
Resource Qualifications: 20%
Interview Process: 60%

ALL REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE DESCRIBED IN RESUME UNDER THE JOB/PROJECT WHERE EXPERIENCE WAS ATTAINED.

EACH JOB/PROJECT MUST CONTAIN THE TERM OF THE JOB/PROJECT IN THE FORMAT MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY.

QualificationAssessment
Must Have
Education
Education – Supply Chain or Procurement – Yes/NoYes
Soft Skills
Communication Skills – Oral/Written within Diverse Group – Points
Work Experience
Experience – Business Writing & Communication – Duration5 years
Experience – Complex Procurements – Duration5 years
Experience – Procurement (Public Sector) – Duration5 years
Experience – Procurement Processes – Duration5 years
Experience – Procurement Specialist – Duration5 years
Nice to Have
Soft Skills
Quick Learner, Problem Solver, Independent – Yes/NoYes
Teamwork/Collaboration
Teamwork – Working Relationships – Yes/NoYes
Technical Skills
Resourcefulness/Innovation – Points
Time Management
Stress & Conflict Management – Points
Work Experience
Experience – Contract Negotiations – Duration3 years
Experience – Internal Session Facilitation – Duration5 years
Experience – Leadership – Duration5 years
Experience – Requirement Translating – Duration5 years
Maximum Extension Term (Months)12