Supervisor of Procurement

People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

Under the direction of the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer, the Supervisor of Procurement Services, serving as the legal purchasing agent for the City as appointed by Council, is responsible for supervising the City's supply chain and contract services program; ensures compliance with the City's Procurement By-law, Trade Agreements, all applicable case law, supporting policies, business processes and procedures; and provides expert guidance to departments. The Supervisor works collaboratively with management across the organization to support strategic procurement planning, timely contract renewals, and cooperative purchasing initiatives. This role ensures transparency, fairness, and fiscal responsibility in all purchasing activities, while leading and mentoring procurement staff to maintain high standards of compliance and service delivery.

What you will be doing

• Ensures compliance to the Procurement by-law, regulations, case law and agreements/contracts.
• Develops and supervises purchasing systems, procedures and protocols whilst providing expert advice on all procurement related matters.
• Responsible for the functional design, business processes, and documentation of the procurement systems; responsible for the development of training to end-users on the procurement system, including digital purchase requisitions and relevant workflow.
• Consults and assists in defining specifications and/or services to be purchased and providing consultation, advice, guidance and support to employees, related to procurement of goods and services.
• Provides direction, supervisory leadership and professional guidance to staff in the Purchasing section and throughout the Corporation on all purchases (capital and operating) over $5,000.
• Develops and maintains specifications, instructions, terms and conditions regarding the calling of tenders, etc.
• Develops a procurement strategy in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure the timely renewal of contracts and the successful execution of the capital plan.
• Prepares necessary scheduling, tenders, quotations, proposals, reports, letters and agreements in accordance with the Procurement By-law.
• Coordinates and monitors contracts in relation to contract commitments, progress releases, and necessary liaison with staff and legal counsel regarding construction liens and disputes.
• Ensures that Procurement By-law/legal contracts are up to date with changing contract case law, trade agreements and the regulations of the Municipal Act.
• Responsible for the coordination and disposal of all surplus goods as per policy.
• Acts as the City's representative on the Waterloo Regional Co-operative Purchasing Committee and other government co-operatives.
• Administrator for the Corporate Purchasing Card program including spending levels and policy compliance.
• Assists with preparation of the annual budget for the Procurement Department.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Procurement Services team.

Education

• Degree in Business Administration and/or related fields.
• Designation (or working towards) from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada – SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) and/or the National Institute of Government Purchasing - CPPO (Certified Public Purchasing Officer) required.

Experience and Knowledge

• 4 to 5 years of Supervisory experience
• Experience in Public Purchasing and Inventory control.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with ERP purchasing systems (SAP).

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour (may be obtained post offer)

Valid G driver's license.

Your compensation

The annual salary range for this non-union position is $107,360 to $130,932 (Band Level 6). We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer.

Hours of work

Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week). Occasional evening hours required to attend Council, Public meetings, etc.

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Interested candidates should apply at This posting will close on January 4, 2026.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.

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