Contract Advisor (Senior Buyer)

At the City of Edmonton’s Parks and Roads Services branch, our success is driven by exceptional team members who bring our vision and cultural commitments to life. Reporting to the Manager of Contracts and Procurement, the Contract Advisor serves as a key resource in guiding, supporting, and managing the branch’s contract lifecycle. You will work closely with various business units to translate operational requirements into robust, clear technical scopes and procurement strategies. In addition to overseeing ongoing contract compliance, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation, you will lead procurement evaluations and foster collaborative relationship management. By driving continuous improvement and operational efficiencies, you will help ensure our team delivers impactful, high-quality public services across Edmonton. What will you do? – Work with business teams to clarify scope of work, establish contract requirements, and provide strategic procurement recommendations – Collaborate with corporate teams including legal, risk management, and procurement services to draft procurement documents, clauses, and specifications – Lead evaluation committees through procurement assessments, contract negotiations, and vendor debriefs – Establish contract key performance indicators (KPIs), performance expectations, and cost-saving opportunities – Serve as the central point of contact for contract activities, inquiries, compliance monitoring, and vendor performance management – Manage contract amendments, changes, payment resolutions, and closeout procedures – Lead, train, and support internal team members while managing day-to-day workflow and recruitment processes