Maple Ridge, British Columbia

SENIOR BUYER POSITION OVERVIEW

Join the City of Maple Ridge as a Senior Buyer and take on a strategic key leadership role in municipal procurement. This position leads formal competitive procurement processes for goods, services, and construction-related requirements, while providing advice to internal clients on procurement planning, contract strategy, policy compliance, and procurement risk.This role is best suited to an experienced procurement professional with strong knowledge of public sector purchasing best practices, trade agreement compliance, competitive bid law, contract administration, and municipal or broader public sector governance. The Senior Buyer plays a key role in supporting the City’s operations and service delivery by ensuring procurement activities meet policy, legal and ethical standards. As a senior member of the procurement function, you will manage the full procurement lifecycle, from planning and solicitation development through evaluation, award, and contract administration. If you are a procurement professional with experience in municipal, government, health, education, Crown corporation, or other public sector environments, and you excel at leading formal public procurement processes this is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise in a collaborative and service-oriented municipality. In This Role You Will:Supporting the end-to-end procurement process for goods, services, materials, and equipment, including preparing specifications, tender documents, contracts, and cost estimates.Conducting supplier research, interviews, site visits, and evaluations to secure competitive pricing, terms, and conditions.Administering and monitoring contracts, resolving bid irregularities, and ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and policy requirements.Providing procurement expertise, guidance, and support to departments, suppliers, and junior staff.Researching market conditions, analyzing products and services, and preparing recommendations for purchase, lease, or disposal.Representing the City in cooperative buying groups and coordinating major purchases.Preparing and maintaining procurement records, reports, and documentation. DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCECompletion of Grade 12 supplemented by completion of requirements for the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or equivalent designation, plus sound related public sector experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESConsiderable knowledge of the policies, procedures, standards, methods and regulations governing municipal procurement.Considerable knowledge of the sources, quantities, types and prices of goods, commodities and services required.Considerable knowledge of contract law negotiation and corporate insurance.Sound knowledge of market conditions, price trends and business conditions affecting the work.Sound knowledge of accounting systems and procedures as applied to procurement operations.Sound knowledge of computer applications related to work.Sound knowledge of the functions and requirements of the departments served.Ability to make recommendations concerning procurement procedures and practices, to ensure practices are consistent with standards and laws.Ability to prepare specifications, contracts, and tender documents for a variety of products and services and to monitor and administer such con¬tracts.Ability to evaluate quantity, price and service factors to determine quality and suitability of all supplies, services and commodities purchased or leased.Ability to study and review market conditions and recommend sale strategies and to arrange for disposal of obsolete or surplus stock and equipment.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts such as suppliers, the public and members of other municipalities.Ability to present ideas effectively orally and in writing. REQUIRD LICENCES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONSValid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSThe ideal candidate will have public sector procurement experience. (i.e. Municipal, Provincial, Federal, Education, Health Care, and other Government Sectors) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:This is a temporary full-time position for approximately two (2) years. The term may be shortened or extended at any time. EQUITY STATEMENTAt the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting recruitment@mapleridge.ca. WHAT WE OFFER YOU:The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.