Location: Calgary, AB
Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent
Salary Range: SP3, Level 5, $98,090 - $115,400 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Specialist, Supply Chain
The Opportunity
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity in supply chain management? Do you enjoy interacting with various business groups to support their vast procurement needs? Are you a supply chain guru who appreciates the details in a complex contract or sourcing document? If this sounds like you, we have a great opportunity in our Supply Chain team!
Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain, the Specialist, Supply Chain role is responsible for managing the supply chain life cycle (and associated processes) of goods and services through partnership and proactive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The role explores possibilities for better business value through strategic sourcing, while ensuring compliance, transparency and fairness in relation to the vendor community and has a specific focus on People Services such as contracting Contingent workers and human resources portfolios.
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
~Henry Ford
What your day-to-day will look like:
Responsible for advising and leading internal stakeholders on Alberta Energy Regulator's (AER) ‘procure to pay’ process for spend in assigned categories, with a focus on educating the business on supply chain processes, contract law, trade agreements, contract management, and competitive bidding. As business partners, obtain in-depth understanding of the business needs, regularly communicate with branches, and influence branch views on how to strategically source goods and services and guide branches on the meeting of key performance indicators. Liaise with the vendor community; to assist in understanding AER’s business requirements.
Lead the business through informal and formal public supply chain processes by soliciting bids, quotes, proposals, pre-qualification and requests for information, and engaging with external stakeholders as required. Lead the ‘commercial evaluation’ process and ensure all processes are managed in an open, fair, and transparent manner.
Lead and facilitate competitive bidding process for staff augmentation requirements utilizing prequalified suppliers. This will involve collaboration between internal business stakeholders to define the scope of work and coordinate all invitational competitive bidding and evaluation processes specific to this portfolio.
Uphold the governance and control framework for the procure to pay process by reviewing all Purchase Orders for appropriate approvals, ensuring appropriate terms and conditions govern the delivery of goods and services, ensure Finance and Legal Reviews on applicable contracts are completed, mitigate risks, achieve cost savings, assist/lead negotiations, and ensure the best value over the contract term.
Complete administrative tasks such as; purchase order creation, project tracking, value creation tracking, monitoring procurement inbox, addressing audit action items as required, and recommend improvements and best practices to streamline the ‘procure to pay’ process.
What we’re looking for in you:
Undergraduate degree in a related area such as Supply Chain Management.
At least 5 years of related experience in procurement activities including sourcing.
Demonstrable skills in teamwork including negotiating, problem-solving, communicating and active listening.
Highly organized and capable of multi-tasking.
A Supply Chain Management designation such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) would be an asset.
Knowledge of procurement modules in ERP systems, such as Workday, would be desirable.
Public sector procurement experience would be an asset.
Prior experience in People Services and Contingent Worker categories would be an asset.
Additional Information:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.
This position will be subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check and a financial security check.
If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected]. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
What we offer you:
Opportunity to make a difference and be part of a performance driven team that is responsible for the efficient, safe, orderly, and environmentally responsible development of Alberta’s energy and mineral resources.
The ability to leverage your expertise and critical thinking skills to contribute in wide-ranging, challenging, and complex work.
Robust total reward packages including; a competitive compensation program, defined benefit pension plan(s), flexible benefits, and wellness programs.
Flexible work options and hours, aligned with organizational policies.
More information about working at the AER’s including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.
Application closing date: August 6, 2026, at midnight
