Procurement Program Manager

Job Number: 55712

Are you a strategic supply chain leader looking to make a meaningful impact on municipal services? As the Procurement Program Manager within Waste Services, you will provide critical governance and oversight across a comprehensive range of procurement, purchasing and contractual activities. Responsible for contracts that represent nearly half of the Waste Services budget, your leadership directly supports service delivery to over 445,000 Edmonton households.

In this key role, you will navigate complex, high-value procurements while building collaborative, high-trust relationships with vendors and internal leadership. You will lead and mentor a dedicated team, ensuring operational needs are met efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full alignment with organizational policies and directives. If you thrive on strategic sourcing, risk mitigation, and driving best value for our community, we invite you to apply!

What will you do?

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and develop long-term procurement strategies that align with organizational objectives, focusing on efficiency, cost savings, and risk management

Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and executive leadership to ensure a reliable and resilient supply chain

Negotiate favorable terms and conditions, draft and manage complex contracts, and oversee purchase order administration processes

Provide expert oversight and mentorship to a team of direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth

Collaborate closely with internal business areas, law, and key collaborators to streamline workflows, identify risk, and maximize contract value

Ensure all purchasing and procurement activities comply with health and safety protocols, trade agreements, relevant legislation, and corporate policies

Work with the Business Area Managers to ensure the results of the tendering process are aligned with the expectations and procurement requirements of the City of Edmonton Provide extensive knowledge and experience in working with Procurement, Legal and Risk Management to complete the procurement cycle in a way that meets business requirements

Provide guidance, management oversight and options for the tendering process while collaborating with the team Manage and maintain the development of and reporting on purchasing and information gathering, including but not limited to compliance, term, available funds remaining, requirements, rankings, pricing, turnaround time, standard terms and requirements

Provide regular status updates to appropriate steering committees, partner groups, and executive leadership to ensure all parties are aligned with their expectations

Prepare and develop new master agreements by working closely with the in-house legal team, business partners, and vendor collaborators

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related field with a Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in contract management or supply chain managementORDiploma in Commerce, Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related field with a Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in contract management or supply chain management

Demonstrated experience in a leadership role with performance reporting within a large, complex, and diverse organization

Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or Contract Management designation

Skills required for success:

Experience managing high-dollar-value, high-risk procurements within a public sector or municipal environment

Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to navigate multi-party, complex discussions

Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building capabilities

Outstanding analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to evaluate risks, market trends, and supply chain disruptions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to advise executive leadership and build trust with cross-functional teams

Solid understanding of contractual law, public procurement policies, trade agreements, and…