CORPORATE BUYER

City of Toronto • Markham, ON

14d • CA$42 - CA$46 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to take your procurement career to the next level? Join the City of Toronto, Canada’s largest and most forward-looking municipality, as we hire 2 Corporate Buyers to help deliver high-impact, strategic sourcing across a broad range of city-building initiatives. With a procurement spend in the billions, these aren’t ordinary Buyer roles. You’ll be at the centre of major public projects, from emergency services to transit infrastructure, helping to shape the daily lives of millions of Torontonians. Every file is different, every project matters, and every day brings something new. This is an ideal opportunity for procurement professionals who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and who are energized by challenge, variety, and public impact. You’ll utilize SAP Ariba to lead complex, high-value, and precedent-setting procurements, thereby building both your expertise and leadership. Procurement at the City of Toronto is evolving. We're modernizing how government does business and aiming to become a national leader in public sector procurement. As part of this transformation, we’re committed to advancing sustainable procurement, expanding opportunities for Indigenous and equity-deserving suppliers, and integrating social value into our purchasing practices. If you're passionate about innovation, impact, and growing your career, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Experience with end-to-end RFx (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, etc.) development and process, including writing of solicitation, specification review and development, best value evaluation process, contract language/drafting, and award), preferably in a municipal environment.
• A recognized purchasing designation/accreditation (i.e. Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), or successful completion of training through Supply Chain Canada (SCMP) or the Procurement School (PSPP) would be considered or an approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience with computerized purchasing systems, e.g., SAP – Purchasing module, SAP- Ariba (electronic e-bidding) etc.
• Considerable experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of procurement.
• Knowledge of various Trade Agreements, acts and regulations governing the public purchasing function (e.g., Sale of Goods Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, City of Toronto Fair Wage/Labour Trades regulations, Federal and Provincial Sales Tax regulations, etc.).
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, at all organizational levels.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to work effectively with other staff and members of the public
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team environment.
• Good understanding of customer services and handling of conflict in an effective professional manor
• Adaptability to rapidly changing circumstances and environments
• Advanced time management and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Good knowledge of the products and services used by the City and designated Agencies, Boards and Commissions, and appropriate sources of supply for same, an asset.
• Knowledge of City of Toronto Purchasing and Financial Bylaws.
• Knowledge of Purchase Order Amendment and Option Period Renewal procedures

Responsibilities

• Supporting and/or leading fair, open and transparent strategic sourcing activities, tactical procurement, and contract management activities.
• Provide direction to internal stakeholders on procurement, contracting, and business relationships.
• Collaborates on the preparation of solicitations, including product specifications descriptions/scope of work.
• Identifies appropriate method of purchase and determines whether written competitive tenders, requests for proposals, requests for quotations, requests for expression of interest, or requests for pre-qualification are required to ensure that deadlines are not jeopardized.
• Managing and facilitating meetings, confidently with both stakeholders and the vendor industry (in-person and virtually).
• Operates the City's electronic purchasing system to process purchasing requirements (e.g. purchase orders, quotation requests, proposal calls, etc.), and to update and retrieve Purchasing information.
• Evaluates summary of bids and ensures that specifications, policies and legal requirements are met, in collaboration with client divisions
• Participates in various committees related to City purchasing.
• Participate in site visits and supplier days at off-site locations when required.
• Prepares purchase orders and related documentation (e.g. price agreements, correction sheets, etc.) from quotations, tenders and proposals.
• Prepares correspondence and administrative reports using word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Conducts training sessions for Associate Buyers.

Benefits

• The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.
• Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
• Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed