Sustainable Procurement Lead

The City of Edmonton is seeking a Sustainable Procurement Lead to manage the implementation of the Sustainable Procurement Policy. This role involves developing sustainability plans, enhancing programs, and ensuring alignment with sustainability principles. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of procurement experience. Skills in leadership, planning, and stakeholder engagement are essential. The position is based in Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Reporting to the Director, Procurement, the Sustainable Procurement Lead, working in partnership with a co-lead, is a change agent for City Council, the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and the Corporate Procurement and Supply Services (CPSS) leadership team. This role is responsible for managing all phases of the processes and systems that support the implementation of the City's Sustainable Procurement Policy C556C. The Sustainable Procurement Lead provides governance and corporate oversight, directing internal CPSS staff and city-wide branches.

What will you do?
• Lead development and implementation of the City's Sustainable Procurement Policies
• Develop strategic sustainability plans integrated with organizational goals and regulatory compliance
• Drive program enhancement through the execution and operationalization of strategic activities
• Create and implement short-term and long-term action plans with clear deliverables
• Ensure supplier and other interested parties’alignment with sustainability program principles
• Achieve sustainability goals, supporting Social, Indigenous, Local Procurement, and SME initiatives
• Develop and implement sustainable supply chain standards and policies (e.g., Social Procurement, Indigenous Procurement)
• Incorporate ESG and JEDI principles into the CPSS sustainability program
• Advise internal partners on specialized sustainable procurement activities
• Represent CPSS on corporate committees and build relationships with internal/external parties

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Finance or a related discipline
• A minimum of five (5) years diversified procurement, contract management and/or supply chain management experience
• Experience managing and working with various interested parties (internal/external)

Assets:
• Master's Degree in a related field preferred
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation, Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and/or other relevant professional designations will be considered an asset. Sustainability focus will be considered an asset
• Experience in a diversified procurement, contract management and/or supply chain management environment
• Experience supporting and leading Sustainability projects/portfolios in the context of supply chain
• Experience in a formal leadership role within a large and complex organization
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP/Ariba
• Additional training in sustainability, social enterprises, social/benefit driven procurement, financial management; public administration; government relations; project management; and/or change management
• Lived experience, knowledge, training and/or education related to First Nation, Metis, and Inuit communities
• Previous experience building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous partners and communities

Skills Required for Success:
• Entrepreneurial mentality, assertive, diplomatic, and results-oriented
• Proactive professional with strong business acumen
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills
• Ability to analyze complex technical information and make timely decisions
• Proven planning and organizational skills to manage delivery
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation of groups with competing interests and priorities
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills for solving complex and sensitive issues
• Strong presentation, communication, engagement and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact well with a diverse group of executives, colleagues, staff and citizens
• Strong written communication and presentation skills, including report writing
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic networks, alliances and partnerships
• Recognized organizational change management experience, which emphasizes the people-side of change
• Strong human resources management skills including recruitment, coaching, performance development and management, and conflict resolution
• Ability to apply project management principles and tools
• Political awareness and business acumen

Work Environment:
• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
• Alignment to our Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments
• Alignment to our Leadership Competencies
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits .

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $46.086 to $58.232 (Hourly); $96,227.57 to $121,588.42 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: RD/MZ

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.