Procurement Specialist (18 Months Contract)

The Corporation of the City of Markham • Markham, ON

3h • CA$90,715 - CA$114,948 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award-winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Bring your purchasing, negotiation and supply chain management expertise to this position as Procurement Specialist in our Financial Services team. As a Procurement Specialist, working under the direction of the Senior Manager, Procurement & Accounts Payable, you will be responsible for the procurement of goods, equipment and services for the various business units at the City. This role also involves analyzing long and short-term contracts and conducting in-depth analysis of spends by the City to achieve economic benefits through innovative purchasing strategies.

Requirements

• A degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of purchasing experience handling multiple priorities with superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires knowledge of strategic procurement principles, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of contract law, trade agreements and sustainable purchasing practices.
• Knowledge of contract laws, trade agreements and the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CDCC) related to purchasing.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Access, with a thorough understanding of research and sourcing tools such as the Internet.
• Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

• A designation as a Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) or Certified Professional Public Buyer, or completion of a relevant Supply Chain Canada (CSCP) course is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and leads the competitive procurement process for goods, services, and specialized construction contracts acquired through requests for tender, quote, or proposal.
• Engages with user departments to identify requirements, achieve economic benefits, and ensure procurement needs are met efficiently.
• Reviews and develops specifications within bid documents to ensure compliance with contractual laws, minimize legal risk, and meet project-specific needs.
• Analyzes existing business processes and spending patterns, recommending improvements and implementing innovative purchasing strategies that deliver economic benefits.
• Researches, develops, and executes sourcing strategies in line with the City’s sustainable purchasing goals and broader objectives.
• Ensures the most effective and innovative procurement methods are understood, adopted and practiced while implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Reviews agreements with contractors and the City to confirm legal compliance with original bid documents.
• Assists departments in drafting Council and Staff award reports for contract approvals.
• Conducts detailed financial analysis to ensure project-oriented financial requirements are met.
• Administers and governs the bid submission process for high value/complex procurements, reviews and evaluates bid submission for compliance, oversees the evaluation, contract award, supplier debrief process and facilitates bidder protest and supplier suspension process.
• Determines requirements for insurance and other sureties and safeguarding the City from legal risks by ensuring all procurement activities comply with relevant legislation and policies.
• Conducts research on legal cases, market trends, supplier performance, and best purchasing practices to inform procurement strategies.

Benefits

• The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level