Procurement Coordinator

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected. Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Procurement Coordinator to join our team at NWP. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring the efficient acquisition of goods and services, negotiating contracts with vendors, and ensuring that all procurement activities align with the polytechnic’s goals, budgetary constraints, and compliance requirements. This role will also involve cross-departmental collaboration and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers.

Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Negotiate and draft procurement contracts, ensuring terms and compliance;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors;
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable public sector laws, trade agreements and internal policies;
• Review spending against budgets, conduct internal audits, and analyze expenditures to identify cost-saving opportunities;
• Work closely with departments to understand procurement needs, provide guidance, and develop sourcing strategies that align with NWP goals and operational requirements;
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.

What We Offer

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• Strong understanding of public procurement legislation, policies, and trade agreement obligations
• Familiarity with RFx processes and contract lifecycle management;
• Proficiency with procurement systems and tools, and Microsoft Office;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and
• A high level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and accountability.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at [email protected]