Supervisor, Purchasing

Job summary

Supervise a team of purchasing professionals and administrative staff to facilitate the procurement of goods and services across City departments. Manage complex operating and capital procurements, develop bid documents, and ensure compliance with the City's Procurement By-law.

Job details

Job Opening Number: 107260 Job Requisition Number: 501 Number of Positions: 1 Job Type: Management and Administration Job Code: Supervisor 6, 35 Department: OFFICE OF THE CAO Division: Purchasing Hiring Salary Range: $102,784 - $115,632 per annum Job Grade: 006 Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R) Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week Location: City Hall Posting Date: August 28, 2026 Closing Date: September 18, 2026 Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address. External and internal applicants are now being considered. The City of Brampton is seeking a Supervisor with expertise in complex operating and capital procurements for public works projects, in compliance with the City's Procurement By-law. If this sounds like a role that matches your experience and interests, be sure to explore this exciting opportunity. Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing/Deputy Purchasing Agent, this role provides supervision to a team of purchasing professionals and administrative support staff in order to facilitate the procurement of goods and services required across City departments. Key Responsibilities Supervise purchasing team. Provide functional supervision to several purchasing professionals and administrative (clerical) unionized staff. Establish performance objectives and work assignments, and motivate staff through daily coaching and guidance. Responsible for adherence to City policies, procedures and protocol. Assess staff performance and make recommendations for training & development. Provide coaching and mentoring in the area of professional purchasing and contract law. Prepare and monitor the operating budget for own area, and contribute to the overall departmental budgeting process. Act as Purchaser. On complex and major purchases, provide information and assist in developing competitive bid documents; analyse and evaluate offers and proposals, prepare and implement contracts, and monitor contract delivery. Liaise with external vendors and suppliers as required. Provide consulting service to user departments. Assist in the development of policies, procedures, computerized systems and training of division staff and clients. Prepare reports for Council. Educate on purchasing policies and procurement methods. When necessary, assess department needs and make recommendations. Work with Buyers to coordinate preparation of specifications and proper bid documents, including bid lists. When necessary, provide subsequent evaluation of submissions and award recommendations. Develop efficient processes. Work with peers and Director to implement continuous improvements and to upgrade processes to keep pace with industry standards and best practices in transaction methods. Research comparators and recommend changes. Provide backup in the absence of the Director. SELECTION CRITERIA Education Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration or similar program. Experience 4-5 years relevant purchasing experience, including tendering and contracting, public sector related is preferred Two (2) of leadership/supervisory experience in Purchasing leading a team of buyers. Mandatory Requirements Completion of Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) / Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) or NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) and related experience, or combination of equivalent education and related experience. Other Skills & Assets Demonstrated ability to negotiate with vendors, contractors, suppliers Proficient in use of MS Office, spreadsheet/database software, specific knowledge of PeopleSoft purchasing module an asset Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal Project management experience an asset Additional Information Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology. Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria. As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available. If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by (September 18, 2026) and complete the attached questionnaire. 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What you’ll do

Supervise a team of purchasing professionals and administrative staff to facilitate the procurement of goods and services across City departments. Manage complex operating and capital procurements, develop bid documents, and ensure compliance with the City's Procurement By-law.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration and 4-5 years of purchasing experience, including 2 years of leadership experience. Mandatory certification such as CPPB, CSCMP, or NIGP-CPP is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Listed skills

• Policy development · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Procurement
• Contract Law
• Budget Management
• Vendor Negotiation
• Staff Supervision
• Competitive Bidding
• Public Sector Procurement
• PeopleSoft
• Project Management
• Contract Administration
• Policy Development
• Performance Management

Job areas

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