Purchasing Specialist

Position type Full Time
Located within the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Went-Wyandottee peoples, the Town of The Blue Mountains is a four-season community with stunning natural features, including the Niagara Escarpment, Beaver Valley and the Georgian Bay shoreline. Internationally recognized as a four-season tourism destination, The Blue Mountains offers a high-quality lifestyle that caters to families looking to build a solid foundation, adventurers looking to go off the beaten path and relaxation seekers taking in and experiencing the very best the area has to offer.
The Town is looking for people with a shared commitment to building a sustainable community, as well as shared values of integrity, inclusivity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship for the well-being of our residents.
Come gain a unique experience in the 2 nd fastest growing municipality in Canada

Reporting to the Manager of Purchasing & Risk Management, this role requires a strong communicator who excels in providing expert advice to clients in order to achieve strategic procurement objectives in a public procurement environment. What you will need:
Certification in the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada (SCMA) professional designation program, or National Institute of Government Procurement (NIGP) professional certification program (CPPB) preferred.
Post-secondary diploma in business administration, materials management, purchasing and supply or other related field.
Minimum of five years’ experience in a public purchasing environment.
Computer literacy in a Windows environment utilizing MSOffice Applications (Excel & Word).
Strong communication (written, oral and interpersonal), organizational, public relations and customer service, flexibility, ingenuity, and time and project management skills.
Ability to interact and deal effectively and courteously with all levels of staff, other levels of government, contractors, consultants, community groups, stakeholders, volunteers and the public in order to build co-operative and collaborative working relationships and internal and external alliances.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, be tactful in all dealings, be self-motivated and work effectively alone or in a team environment.
Strong writing skills for creating reports, correspondence, contracts, requests, bids and other documentation. What we offer:
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity at the Town. The annual salary for this role is $68,377.40 - $79,989.00 (2023 Rate). The Town also offers the following to our full-time employees:
Perks & Discounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Dental Benefits
- full-time & 12 month + contracts only
OMERS
Work / Life Flexibility
Professional Development & Education Opportunities