Buyer

Town of Caledon

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural, and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence. In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town also provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Come see how you can make a difference. Reporting directly to the Manager of Purchasing & Risk Management, this role is responsible for administering the bidding process from inception to completion ensuring integrity, fairness, equality, and transparency of the process. Work closely with internal clients, and external vendors to ensure compliance with the purchasing policy, procedures, legislation and applicable laws.

Requirements

Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or closely related field
Minimum of three (3) years related experience in public procurement or a legal field
Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle and actions required for a public procurement process
Ability to work within an established framework
Ability to assist staff based on interpretation and requirements of a purchasing policy
Ability to write and understand contract terms and conditions
Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check
Proof of qualifications

Nice To Haves

Procurement designation (CSCMP or CPPB)
Ontario Public Buyers certificate of public procurement fundamentals

Responsibilities

Develop quotes, tenders, proposals, contracts or other procurement documents
Prepare total cost analysis and award recommendation
Provide strategic planning and consultation services to client departments
Provide guidance to staff on purchasing best practices
Support staff with vendor performance matters including meetings and written warnings
Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned.