JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 73077
Ministry: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 14, 2025
Classification: Senior Manager Zone 1
Salary: $3,655.42 to $4,987.54 bi-weekly ($95,406 - $130,174/year)
The Procurement Services Branch is responsible for the Government of Alberta’s (GoA) mandate for efficient, open and transparent procurement. The Branch supports ministries to meet essential and complex program goals, by leading or facilitating cost effective procurements in a fair and equitable manner, in alignment with national & international trade agreements and provincial legislation.
Procurement Services is responsible for leading the Category Management Program to implement leading category management practices across the GoA. Procurement Services takes the lead and works collaboratively at strategic and operational levels with all departments of the GoA, subject matter experts internal and external to the GoA, and the vendor community to maximize operational efficiencies, improve performance and achieve cost savings.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ready to make a province-wide impact? We are looking for a bold leader to drive innovation, streamline procurement, and empower teams through data and strategy. Join us as a Senior Manager and shape the future of category management across Alberta.
As a Category Delivery Senior Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team, setting a clear vision, providing guidance and direction, motivating and inspiring Category Specialists, and implementing category management. The implementation of category management includes on-boarding of GoA stakeholders from departments and overseeing implementation.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES IN THIS ROLE WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Oversee the implementation of the demand planning processes, which includes engaging with departments to understand their demand for upcoming and inflight categories and collaborating with the leadership team to plan accordingly.
• Lead the implementation of category management for Category Management Program and Centre of Excellence teams across different goods and services categories to consistency, continuous improvement and proactive management of risks.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify the stakeholder landscape for upcoming categories and lead the engagement with impacted stakeholders to educate them on category management, their roles and responsibilities and the collaborative approach required to be successful.
• Leverage business acumen to collaborate with the Reporting and Master Data team to identify metrics that need to be tracked to deliver the objectives of the Category Management Program.
• Provide guidance and support to their team members such as coaching, direction and guidance on the best practices, tools, and techniques for category management.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, YOU SHOULD DEMONSTRATE A STRONG LEVEL OF:

• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Communication and presentation skills at various practical levels
• Results-driven mindset
• Knowledge of public sector procurements
• Knowledge of public sector stakeholder landscapes
• Conflict resolution skills
• Project management skills
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