Supervisor of Purchasing

Job summary

Supervises the procurement of goods and services for City operations while ensuring compliance with procurement by-laws and trade agreements. Leads purchasing planning, manages vendor relationships, and oversees complex competitive bid documents and contract implementation.

Job details

Posting Number: PN-26-27 Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-Union Salary Range: $100,646.67 to $134,852.34 per year Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2026 Application Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm The Opportunity The Finance Department provides financial leadership, advice and support to the Corporation and assists with the delivery of Council’s Strategic plan through its four essential services: accounting services, corporate finance, procurement and revenue management. The department's main deliverables include the audited financial statements, coordinating the annual business plan and budget, treasury and debt management, procurement administration and support, property tax revenue management, and water and wastewater revenue management. Under the general guidance and direction of the Manager of Purchasing, the Supervisor of Purchasing is responsible for supervising and overseeing the procurement of goods and services for City operations. This position assists the Branch Manager in the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with the City’s Procurement By-law, applicable legislation, regulations, and trade agreements, and procurement best practices. This position leads purchasing planning in support of the City’s strategic plan; provides consultation, support, and interpretation on procurement related issues to City Council, Senior Leadership Team, Executive Management Team, City staff, and external clients. This position establishes, monitors, and maintains vendor/supplier relationships; and receives, investigates, and resolves escalated procurement issues/complaints. This position leads and implements continuous improvement initiatives and updates processes in alignment with industry standards and best practices. This position supervises and oversees complex and major purchases; provides technical advice, guidance, direction, and expertise during the development of competitive bid documents; analysis and evaluation of offers and proposals, preparation and implementation of contracts, and contract delivery. Overall, this position plays an integral role in ensuring the City’s procurement operations procure the necessary quality and quantity of goods or services to support City operations, in an efficient and effective way with a focus on best value and encourage the most open, competitive bidding process practicable to mitigate the City’s risks and liability. Our Culture And Qualifications Of The Job Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community. Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed. Education (degree/diploma/certifications) Four (4) year University Degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business, or related discipline One (1) of the following designations, or related designation, from an accredited association, organization, or institution: Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) Designation Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Designation Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs Position Equivalency Code: F Experience Five (5) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position Two (2) years of leadership/supervisor experience Experience leading and overseeing end to the procurement procedures, techniques and methodologies, including tendering, evaluation, contract development, negotiation and contract management Demonstrated experience negotiating, interpreting, and executing complex legal agreements Knowledge/Skill/Ability Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or acts, including but not limited to: Canada Free Trade Act Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Contract Law Municipal Act Working knowledge of the following: end to end procurement procedures, techniques and methodologies, including tendering, evaluation, contract development and negotiation and contract management procurement standards and ethics of the Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA), National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), and Purchasing Management Association of Canada contract law, trade agreements, tax legislation, Municipal Act, and risk management as it relates to bidding and contract management make/buy and other alternate service delivery analysis techniques and principles laws of competitive bidding standard legal provisions, pricing strategies, minimum order requirements, and service level agreements General knowledge of the following: supervisory principles, labour relations principles, and collective agreement administration municipal, regional, provincial and federal government services, programs, and initiatives including public procurement directives/acts Demonstrated ability to: align section programs/services with branch, departmental, divisional, and corporate goals, objectives and initiatives build cohesive and motivated teams communicate and present information to a wide range of internal and external contacts using the appropriate medium deal with difficult contacts; diffuse emotionally-charged situations; and resolve conflicting views in a diplomatic and professional manner develop, promote, and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders effectively allocate budgets, time, and human resources to support the achievement of section goals and objectives effectively influence and work with others to reach a resolution exercise discretion and judgment in order to make sound decisions under tight timelines/deadlines or while managing multiple project or conflicting priorities exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, or controversial information identify problems; develop and evaluate options; and implement solutions utilizing reason, judgment, and prescribed resources interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community/client service environment interpret and analyze data, information; identify challenges or opportunities; and make recommendations interpret and apply policies and procedures and use reason and judgment to develop recommendations or solutions to problems lead and inspire innovation and the adoption of best practices lead staff in achieving objectives and encourages others to work in manner that will meet or exceed the desired objectives or results lead, coach, mentor, and support staff maintain a high standard of public relations at all times monitor short-term goals of the section and adapt processes to ensure long-term branch, departmental, divisional, and corporate goals and objectives are achieved perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values promote a culture of learning and improve organizational competence by creating learning opportunities for staff receive, manage, and resolve complaints, disputes, and conflicts in a diplomatic and professional manner select and apply suitable mathematical methods or formulas to conduct statistical analysis to develop conclusions or solve problems set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage work demands think and act strategically in a political and community service environment use reason and judgment to develop conclusions or solutions to problems or to support organizational needs without compromising quality, customer service, or delivery requirements work independently, or work collaboratively in a group setting to achieve a desired objective, goal, or outcome work under pressure to meet deadlines or peak period workloads Intermediate organizational, prioritization, and time management skills Intermediate written communication, analytical, judgment, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills and business/legal acumen Intermediate interpersonal, verbal communication, presentation, mediation, negotiation, customer service, networking, teamwork, leadership, and supervisory skills Intermediate computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), e-tendering software, and enterprise resource planning software Availability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per week Conditions of Employment Satisfactory Criminal Record Check* Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement. Other Important Information Location: 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie, Ontario* Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow for a hybrid work arrangement for employees who meet eligibility requirements. Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week; however, some non-standard hours may apply. Wage: This a permanent full-time non-union position with the following pay level and 2026 pay range: Pay Level: Level 13 Yearly Salary: $100,646.67 to $134,852.34 Hourly Pay Rate: $55.30 to $74.09 What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive non-union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees. How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered. Why Barrie? The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us. Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life. Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.

What you’ll do

Supervises the procurement of goods and services for City operations while ensuring compliance with procurement by-laws and trade agreements. Leads purchasing planning, manages vendor relationships, and oversees complex competitive bid documents and contract implementation.

Requirements

Requires a four-year university degree in Finance, Commerce, or a related field, along with a professional designation such as SCMP, CPPO, or CPPB. Candidates must have five years of procurement experience and two years of leadership experience.

Benefits

• Extended Health Coverage • Dental Coverage • Life Insurance • Accident Insurance • Paid Vacation • Sick Days • Short Term Disability • Long Term Disability • OMERS Primary Pension Plan • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) • Discounted City Fitness Memberships • Discounted Transit Passes • Perkopolis Perks Program

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Procurement Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• Budget Allocation
• Leadership
• Tendering
• Risk Management
• Legal Agreement Execution
• Public Procurement
• Stakeholder Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Analytical Thinking
• Microsoft Office Suite
• ERP Software
• E-tendering Software

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Logistics
• Administrative