SENIOR BUYER

Job Description JOB TITLE: SENIOR BUYERDEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CAOPOSTING NUMBER: 106853NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek LOCATION: City HallSALARY GRADE: 12SALARY RANGE: 1ST STEP: $93,311.40 per annum 2ND STEP: $98,243.60 per annum JOB RATE: $103,430.60 per annumJOB TYPE: Union POSTING DATE: December 04, 2025 CLOSING DATE: December 19, 2025 The City of Brampton is currently hiring a Senior Buyer to lead the procurement process for construction by overseeing end to end procurement procedures, techniques and methodologies, including tendering, evaluation, contract development and negotiation of contract for complex and specialized nature of commodities. Successful candidates must possess extensive experience in the purchasing operations of large public or private organizations, some of which must relate specifically to the actual duties of the position.If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you to understand your skills to join the City in the role of Senior Buyer. AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:Reporting to the Supervisor, Purchasing, promote the most effective use of Corporation funds in the acquisition of goods and services and in light of current and future price trends, supply and demand, etc. in accordance with the City's purchasing policy. Provides guidance to clerical staff.Ensure specific procurements comply with the City’s Purchasing By-law, trade agreements, treaties and supporting policies, protocols and standard operating procedures to achieve the goals of fair, open and transparent procurement opportunities.Responsible for the development of procurement strategies, through consultation with client departments, to achieve project objectives.Identify and assess legal risks associated with procurements in order to minimize/mitigate the City’s exposure to procurement litigation.Develop bid documents, bid forms, contract agreements, terms and conditions and award strategy.Responsible for the management of assigned procurement projects, including leading and directing cross functional teams, reviewing specifications and evaluation criteria. Also accountable for providing clients with advice and guidance in the preparation of specifications and evaluation criteria.Analyze bids for compliance with requirements of bid documents, perform evaluations and provide recommendations for award in compliance with Canadian procurement case law. Manage vendors throughout the procurement process, including responding to bid complaints & disputes, enquiries, providing debriefs to unsuccessful bidders and educating on procurement policies and procedures.Maintain client relationships to contribute to the success of their projects.Prepare reports to include Purchase Approval Reports, Council Reports, determine the appropriate signing authority level, and obtain approvals in accordance with the requirements of the City’s Purchasing By-law.Provide contract award notification and prepare contracts for execution.Provide contract management/administration of corporate wide contracts and amendments to Department contracts.Provide direction to Purchasing Assistants.Identifying methods of improvement to the procurement function.Maintain a high level of accuracy in performing all duties.Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.SELECTION CRITERIA: EDUCATION:High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional programme of over one year and up to two years in Purchasing or Business or equivalent.EXPERIENCE:Over four (4) years, up to including eight (8) years experience performing the buying function.REQUIRED LICENCE CERTIFICATION:SCMP Designation or CPPB CertificationOTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS: Knowledge of PeopleSoft purchasing module. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Office and Excel. Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.Ability to work independently or as part of a team.Ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast paced, flexible, challenging, progressive environment.**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.