Buyer

Résumé du poste

The Buyer is responsible for administering the full bidding process while ensuring integrity, fairness, and transparency. They will also provide strategic planning, consultation services to departments, and support vendor performance management.

Détails du poste

The Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural, and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence. In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town also provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Come see how you can make a difference. The Opportunity (Vacancy: Replacement) Reporting directly to the Manager of Purchasing & Risk Management, this role is responsible for administering the bidding process from inception to completion ensuring integrity, fairness, equality, and transparency of the process. Work closely with internal clients, and external vendors to ensure compliance with the purchasing policy, procedures, legislation and applicable laws As the Buyer, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to: * Develop quotes, tenders, proposals, contracts or other procurement documents Prepare total cost analysis and award recommendation * Prepare total cost analysis and award recommendation * Provide strategic planning and consultation services to client departments * Provide guidance to staff on purchasing best practices * Support staff with vendor performance matters including meetings and written warnings * Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned. The Ideal Candidate We are seeking an experienced professional with a post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or closely related field. Our ideal candidate has a minimum of three (3) years related experience in public procurement or a legal field. A procurement designation (CSCMP or CPPB) and an Ontario Public Buyers certificate of public procurement fundamentals is an asset. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of the life cycle and actions required for a public procurement process. We are seeking an individual who can work within an established framework, can assist staff based on interpretation and requirements of a purchasing policy and able to write and understand contract terms and conditions. The successful candidate for Buyer will be required to work a flexible schedule, including in the office, remotely and after hours (as required). This position offers a salary range of $87,912.40 to $ $109,890.50 plus a competitive benefit package. Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position. The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4738. Applications for this posting will be accepted until September 28th, 2026, 12:00PM. The Town of Caledon does not use artificial intelligence (AI) technology for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates. How To Apply To learn more about employment with the Town of Caledon and to apply for this exciting and challenging opportunity, visit: www.caledon.ca/careers [http://www.caledon.ca/careers] If needed and upon request, this document can be made available in an alternative format.

Ce que vous ferez

The Buyer is responsible for administering the full bidding process while ensuring integrity, fairness, and transparency. They will also provide strategic planning, consultation services to departments, and support vendor performance management.

Exigences

Candidates must have a post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or a related field and at least three years of experience in public procurement or a legal setting. Professional certifications such as CSCMP, CPPB, or an Ontario Public Buyers certificate are considered assets.

Avantages

• Competitive total rewards package • Comprehensive benefit package

Compétences indiquées

• Risk Management · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Public procurement
• Contract management
• Strategic planning
• Vendor performance management
• Cost analysis
• Purchasing policy compliance
• Tender development
• Risk management
• Legislative compliance
• Consultation services
• Business administration
• Procurement documentation
• Policy Procedures
• Energetic
• Artificial Intelligence
• Bidding
• Business Administration
• Strategic Planning
• Certified Professional Public Buyer
• Customer Service
• Procurement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Risk Management
• Purchasing
• People Services

Domaines d’emploi

• Government & Public Sector
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Buyer
• Buyer (General)
• Buyers
• Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents