Closing Date October 29, 2025

Opportunity Join a procurement team that is more than a support function — we are a strategic business partner driving organizational success. We collaborate across diverse business areas, building strong relationships and providing expert guidance to ensure strategic objectives are met through a robust, efficient procurement process. Our team works side-by-side, supporting one another and leveraging our deep understanding of investment management to deliver value, innovation, and measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Deliver procurement strategies that directly support and advance organizational objectives.
• Provide expert guidance on evolving procurement trends, innovations, and best practices within the knowledge sector.
• Monitor and uphold governance across policies, trade agreements, legislation, process workflows, and compliance standards.
• Partner with contract managers to define and articulate business needs, establishing clear evaluation criteria to produce high-quality procurement documentation (e.g., NRFPs, RFQs).
• Lead procurement initiatives — including open competitive processes — from planning through to contract execution, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance at every stage.
• Manage shared responsibilities such as contract management, third-party risk management, and onboarding/offboarding of external resources, ensuring timely and effective action.
• Champion continuous improvement, seeking and implementing opportunities to drive efficiencies and enhance processes.
• Build and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, consistently reflecting AIMCo’s values in every interaction.
• Demonstrate accountability, integrity, and sound decision-making, upholding our cultural commitment to Doing Business the Right Way.

Our Ideal Candidate Education & Experience

• A university degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record in negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Experience working with Market Data contracts (asset).
• Familiarity with MERX and Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) (asset).

Success Measures Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Proficient in contract management systems, effectively handling high volumes of contract records.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable trade agreements (CETA, CFTA, NWPTA) and relevant legislation (FOIPPA, FFA).
• Strong understanding of contract law and comfort using a variety of technologies and systems.
• Exceptional skill in writing, reviewing, and editing procurement documentation (RFx, Statements of Work, contracts) with keen attention to detail.

Personal Attributes & Mindset

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values: Excellence, Transparency, Humility, Integrity, and Collaboration.
• Highly organized, with excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.
• Embraces change, drives innovation, and takes a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Maintains an open mindset, responds well to feedback, and is committed to personal growth.
• Translate complex client requirements into clear, compliant, and successful contracts that meet organizational objectives.
• Lead collaborative procurement efforts that align and engage a diverse group of leaders across AIMCo.
• Champion process excellence, consistently identifying and implementing improvements that enhance procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate drive and passion for making things better — both for AIMCo and the Albertans we serve.
• Contribute to the strategic evolution of the procurement function, positioning it as a model of best practices and value delivery.
• Inspire confidence and trust by embodying AIMCo’s values and showing how “doing business the right way” delivers impact at scale.

NOTE: This role will close at 11:59 MST on Oct 28th

Next Steps We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.

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At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.