Join us to shape the future of St. Catharines! At the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in Strategic Plan . Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring—not just for today, but for generations to come. Join our team and be part of a meaningful journey to shape the future of our community, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the present.

Here is what you can count on when you work with us:

• Great People: Work with a supportive team and leadership focused on your success.
• Make Your Mark: Share your ideas, drive change, and leave a lasting impact through modernization efforts.
• Training & Development: Access training and development funds to support your professional growth.
• Competitive Pay: Receive competitive pay from a certified Ontario Living Wage Employer.
• Pension Plan: Enjoy enrollment in the OMERS pension plan with matched contributions.
• Balance & Benefits: Experience flexibility through our hybrid work environment, plus health, dental, and vision benefits (available to eligible employees).

Job Details Job ID: 2025-178

Pay Rate: $96,897 to $113,350

Hours: 35 per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Location: St. Catharines, ON

Work Mode: Hybrid (50% or more remote)

Employee Group: Non-Union

Position Type Permanent, Full-time

Duration: Ongoing

Application Deadline: at 11:59 PM

About The Role Reporting to the Manager Financial Planning, the Procurement Supervisor is a supervisory role and is responsible to oversee the procurement function and supervise/manage the Purchasing Agent and Assistant Purchasing Agent in day-to-day tasks and escalations. This role is to ensure that the development, implementation and administration of the effective and efficient procurement strategies are done in a fair, open and transparent manner. The Procurement Supervisor will elevate the profile of the procurement division and lead the City in improving business outcomes through collaborative efforts with a corporate lens.

This role provides expert advice to all staff levels including Council to achieve strategic procurement objectives for the acquisition of goods and services with a corporate lens. This includes tasks such as background research, preparation of formal procurement documents in alignment with the procurement bylaw, and analyzing purchase history by obtaining pricing, ordering and expediting goods and services and other duties. The Procurement Supervisor will lead the procurement team to deliver optimal customer service and deliver on procurement work plans, while ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, regulation and corporate policies and procedures.

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee and supervise, support and review the competitive procurement processes (RFx for goods and services based on the request of the end user) of the Purchasing Agent and Assistant Purchasing Agent.
• Provide support to resolve any issues the agents may have during this process while adhering to the Purchasing By-law, relevant government regulations and ethical purchasing practices.
• Participate in strategic meetings from the perspective of Financial Management Services, financial policies, corporate strategy, corporate oversight, and legal and risk mitigation during the preparation of the RFx.
• Prepare reports on procurement activity, including but not limited to direct and indirect savings, ongoing stakeholder engagement, frequency, volume, value, type and geography, vendor relationships and confidential procurement matters.
• Develop and implement performance metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing and supplier activities.
• Lead changes in the procurement policies, practices, and procedures, and provide education regarding the procurement bylaw and related procedures to City Staff.
• Supervise and provide oversight of the Purchasing Agent and Assistant Purchasing Agent including allocating and assigning work and resolving procurement issues.

What's Required:

• University Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Purchasing or Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Recognized purchasing professional certification program such as those certified by Universal Public Procurement Certification Council/Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (CSCL) or equivalent.
• Seven (7) years of progressive experience in purchasing experience in a municipal or government setting or public procurement organization .
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the contract law, laws of competitive bidding, bonding, surety bonds, insurance and government legislation and / regulations relating to public purchasing functions.
• Understanding and working knowledge of municipal finance, Public Sector Accounting Standards, and relevant legislation (i.e. Municipal Act).
• Ability to think and interact effectively, tactfully, courteously with all levels of staff and public to build cooperative and collaborative relationships.
• Proven ability to organize workload under limited supervision and to meet deadlines.
• Strong time management skills to implement new and manage existing initiatives among multiple or competing priorities.
• Leverage the purchasing power of the City to achieve greater efficiencies through volume/strategic purchasing and by promoting as much standardization as possible.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) including the ability to provide recommendations, assistance and direction to staff at all levels of the organization.
• Highly motivated with initiative and self-started and works well with limited oversight.
• Leadership skills.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License.

Other Requirements Other Position Requirements include: Ability to travel between City work locations

Candidates selected for the position will be required to complete the Ministry of Labour’s Worker Health and Safety Awareness training and provide proof of the educational credentials listed on their resume and job application.

Equal Opportunity Employer The City of St. Catharines is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and respectful work environment. We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual. Our community is enriched by people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences—a value reflected in our 2023–2027 Strategic Plan.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement? We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and education levels to apply. While specific qualifications may be required for certain roles, we assess each applicant’s overall suitability. Please note that unionized roles are subject to collective agreement requirements.

Accommodation We are an equal opportunity employer and provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact Human Resources at hrreps@stcatharines.ca.

Application Process To ensure transparency and fairness, all applications must be submitted online through our application portal. Please keep your contact information up to date and regularly check your spam and junk email folders, as important communications may be directed there.

Interviews and Assessments Depending on the role, interviews may be conducted via video conferencing or in person. Various tests and/or assessments may be administered as part of the selection process.

Use of AI The City of St. Catharines does not use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in any part of the recruitment process.