Procurement Specialist at Red Deer Polytechnic

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to ensuring the safety of staff, learners and visitors to campus and requires all employees in this position to provide a satisfactory Check in accordance with the Polytechnic’s Criminal Record Check Policy prior to the start of their employment. The Check must be dated no more than 90 days prior to your start date. Hybrid work options may be considered for this role.

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Procurement Specialist

Position Summary

Are you a procurement professional looking for a new, challenging opportunity in public procurement? Do you thrive on working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? If so, we invite you to join our procurement team!

Reporting to the Procurement Coordinator, the Procurement Specialist position works collaboratively withing the Procure to Pay team and across schools and divisions at Red Deer Polytechnic to provide expert advice and service in all aspects of procurement in support of institutional operations, including:

• Sourcing and solicitation,
• Contract administration, and
• Providing leadership and direct support to school and department buyers.

The current job description is currently under review and subject to revision.

Position Responsibilities

As a Procurement Specialist, you will:

• Establish and maintain efficient communication channels with the department buyers to ensure sound and compliant purchasing decisions are made across the organization
• Manage end-to-end competitive bid process, including contract negotiation and drafting
• Champion compliance as a key procurement risk mitigation strategy
• Assist client schools and departments with sourcing, including preparing and evaluating responses to requests for quotes
• Review and process purchase orders, change orders, standing orders and other means of procurement
• Monitor and maintain the list of corporate contracts (such as office supplies, for example) and provide – to the extent possible – support to the clients schools/departments in procuring products through these contracts
• Work closely with the Risk and Insurance Coordinators as well as the Access and Privacy Coordinator, monitoring and arranging contract renewals and amendments
• Document and maintain procurement records
• Interpret and ensure compliance with the trade agreements, legislation, contract law, policies and procedures
• Lead or participate in other work related projects
• Adhere to professional standards and ethics

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Business or Supply Chain Management
• Member of the Supply Chain Management Association
• Two to three years of experience in procurement, preferably in public sector
• Ability to operate and lead in high stress and peak volume cycles
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong consultative and collaborative skills
• Knowledge and understanding of public procurement, trade agreements, procurement law and legislation
• Solid computer skills in MS Office applications with the emphasis on Word and Excel
• Ability to lead/facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Criminal record check required

Preferred Qualifications

• A four (4) year undergraduate degree, or three (3) year undergraduate degree plus one (1) full additional year of university in a related program would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience working in public procurement or working in a post-secondary environment considered an asset.
• Supply Chain Management Professional designation or Public Procurement Certificate considered an asset

Salary or Hourly?

Salary

Salary

Currently under review.

Benefits and Compensation Information

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community .

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2026-A-100

Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

08/24/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

FTE

1.0

Hours of Work

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week.

Open Date

07/09/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Note to Applicant

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to ensuring the safety of staff, learners and visitors to campus and requires all employees in this position to provide a satisfactory Check in accordance with the Polytechnic’s Criminal Record Check Policy prior to the start of their employment. The Check must be dated no more than 90 days prior to your start date. Hybrid work options may be considered for this role.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents