Specialist, Procurement

City of Burlington

22d•CA$92,335 - CA$115,419•Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist, Procurement provides leadership and expertise in the procurement of Citywide goods and services. This role offers strategic procurement advice, recommends the most suitable procurement methodologies, develops bid documents, and ensures full oversight throughout the procurement lifecycle. The Specialist also leads negotiations with suppliers on purchase and lease agreements, contract extensions, and change orders.

Requirements

Degree/diploma in Business or a related field.
Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) accreditations is required.
4 to 7 years of purchasing experience.
Strategic, solutions-focused approach to work.
Strengths in communication, negotiation, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.
Ability to mediate and resolve supplier issues.
Ability to support strategic sourcing initiatives.
Ability to shape procurement practices across the organization.
Collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Public sector experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee procurement and audit processes, provide strategic procurement guidance, and mitigate risks.
Ensure City-wide compliance with procurement legislation, Trade Agreements, policies, by-laws, and best practices while achieving best value for taxpayer dollars.
Seek guidance from internal and external legal counsel when required.
Mediate and facilitate resolution of disputes between departments and suppliers, address post-award conflicts and mitigate issues as they arise.
Lead and facilitate bid evaluation processes, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance.
Provide procurement advice to departments on selecting the most appropriate procurement methodology and strategy.
Plan and implement effective procurement strategies by monitoring market trends, commodity pricing, and technological developments to support innovative, value-driven purchasing.
Analyze corporate spend data to assess contract and policy compliance, identify efficiencies, and support informed purchasing decisions.
Ensure contract compliance, while managing contract lifecycles, including renewals, pricing negotiations, change orders, risk and insurance requirements, security (bonds), and vendor performance.
Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and compliance.
Manage the electronic bid solicitation system to ensure a transparent, paperless, end-to-end process.
Represent the City in cooperative procurement initiatives such as the Halton Cooperative Purchasing Group (HCPG).
Prepare or support reports with relevant procurement insights.
Lead supplier negotiations to secure favourable terms and ensure alignment with City requirements.
Mediate and resolve disputes between City departments and vendors to support successful contract outcomes.
Participate in departmental and corporate committees to bring a procurement perspective to long-term strategic decision-making.
Participate in departmental steering committees and corporate teams to bring a procurement lens to discussions and support long-term strategic decision-making.