Procurement and Asset Manager

Procurement and Asset Manager

Location:

11738 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, Alberta

Closing Date:
Until a Suitable Candidate is Found

Position Status:
One (1) Full-Time (40 hours/week), Temporary;
One (1) Year Contract

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is recruiting for a Procurement and Asset Manager. Reporting to the Director of Facilities and Building Operations, the Procurement and Asset Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a procurement and asset management strategy for the Facilities and Building Operations Department while establishing the governance, policies, procedures, and systems required to support sustainable growth. This role provides strategic leadership over procurement operations, contract administration, vendor performance, inventory and asset lifecycle management, and continuous process improvement.

The Procurement and Asset Manager will oversee staff and provide leadership and direction to ensure accurate asset tracking, inventory control, and procurement operations. The successful candidate must possess exceptional organizational and leadership skills, and have experience establishing best practices, developing and implementing procurement processes, and effectively managing assets from acquisition through disposal.

Procurement Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement the Facilities and Building Operation Department's procurement strategy aligned with corporate objectives and operational priorities.
• Establish, implement, and maintain procurement policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to modernize procurement practices and improve organizational efficiency.
• Develop sourcing strategies that maximize value, reduce organizational risk, and support long-term sustainability.
• Lead and oversee complex procurement initiatives, including competitive procurement processes, contract negotiations, RFQs, RFPs, tenders, and strategic sourcing activities.
• Monitor procurement performance through reporting, metrics, and key performance indicators.
• Identify procurement-related risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect organizational interests.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with organizational policies, applicable legislation, and industry best practices.

Asset Management Strategy

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Asset Management Program, including developing and implementing asset management policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Establish standards and procedures for asset acquisition, inventory control, lifecycle management, maintenance, transfers, and disposal.
• Develop long-term asset lifecycle and replacement strategies that maximize asset value and minimize total cost of ownership.
• Develop and oversee asset management plans, lifecycle forecasts, and replacement schedules to support operational and capital planning.
• Lead the implementation, optimization, and ongoing administration of asset management systems.
• Develop governance frameworks for corporate assets, including furniture, equipment, fleet, tools, technology (excluding IT-managed assets), and operational equipment.
• Ensure organizational assets are accurately tracked, maintained, safeguarded, and disposed of in accordance with organizational policies and applicable legislation.
• Monitor asset utilization, condition, and performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and optimize organizational resources.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to leadership regarding asset investments, replacement priorities, and lifecycle planning.

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and direction to staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Establish departmental work plans, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with organizational objectives.
• Support staff development through coaching, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate departmental resources and workloads to ensure procurement and asset management services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
• Promote continuous improvement and support the implementation of new processes, systems, and organizational initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, service excellence, and continuous learning while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers to support organizational objectives and service delivery.
• Oversee vendor onboarding and ensure compliance with organizational requirements including insurance, WCB, licensing, safety documentation, and contractual obligations.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve the Otipemisiwak Métis Government's contractor library, ensuring vendor compliance documentation, certifications, contracts, and related records are…