Logistics Specialist Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52273)

Description

Reporting to the Branch Standards, Hiring and Logistics Lead, the Logistics Specialist position will support procurement, lifecycle management, logistics, fleet services and implement continuous improvement initiatives for the Community Standards Branch (CSB). The Logistics Specialist will contribute to the CSB goals of creating an efficient, easy to use, and successful equipment management system in collaboration with contract administrators, operational contract managers, and with direction from the Branch Standards, Hiring and Logistics Lead.

What will you do?

• Liaise and consult with business partners in assigned portfolios to proactively plan ahead for anticipated procurement activities
• Provide multifaceted advice to internal branch business partners on procurement procedures, methods, and approaches (which includes procurement principles and practices, trade agreements, and contract/tender law)
• Assist with budget preparation and expenditure control, both operating and capital, and oversee Branch's equipment projects
• Develop processes and practices that support the continuous improvement of the branch's PCM and logistics functions. This includes the branch coordination, acquisition, modification, and maintenance of the branch's specialized equipment, uniforms and fleet for law enforcement services, peace officers and bylaw officers
• Ensure that the City's operational needs are met with regards to the governance, compliance and process requirements according to all City administrative policies and procedures
• Consult or work in a collaborative team environment with other subject matter experts and City departments
• Review and/or develop specifications, requirements, description and scope of work, and recommend improvements of equipment and fleet to internal business partners
• Work with business partners to compose RFx documents, develop evaluation plan, criteria, weightings, process, strategies, submission and contractual requirements and manage the RFx process
• Review and ensure completeness and accuracy of a variety of contract and Purchase Order documentation and approves within delegated concurrence or forwards to more senior concurrence and/or delegated authority, as required
• Perform other duties as assigned