Department
Finance
Job Type
Regular
Number of Positions
1
Affiliation
Non-Union
Compensation Range
$90,291.00 - $112,864.00
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Procurement, the Senior Buyer is accountable for providing guidance to operating Departments and Procurement staff, regarding the complete buying function of various commodities and services as well as corporate procurement policies and informing on current and new legislation. The Senior Buyer(s) collaborate with, and support, the Manager of Procurement to elevate the profile of the Procurement Section, adopt leading procurement practices, and lead the Town in improving business outcomes through recognizing and implementing work plans and efficient business solutions.
Job Duties Include
- Ensures the timely creation, issuance and management of bid opportunities and reporting of bid results;
- Identifies, evaluates, and implements innovative procurement practices that enhance efficiency, value, and service delivery
- Meets with, and acts as a resource to, internal clients to recommend best approach to procure Goods/Services;
- Provides ethical, professional procurement advice and guidance to operating Departments, ensuring compliance to the By-law, policies and legislation while maintaining operational effectiveness;
- Meets with Vendors as required to ensure an inclusive environment and open opportunity to Bid on Town requirements;
- Creates, maintains, and delivers training materials and procedural documentation to support consistent practices.
- Mentors and guides procurement staff in best practices, quality review, provide escalation support, technical guidance and hands on support to Buyers
- Provides procurement analysis on best practices, case law impacts, legislative changes, trade agreements, Council directives, corporate initiatives, strategies and plans;
- Complete highly complex, high value bids or sensitive projects; acts as Procurement Section resource for inter-departmental special projects .
- Leads the procurement process for highly complex, high-value bids, and or sensitive projects; acts as a key resource for interdepartmental special projects.
Qualifications/Skills
- University degree in Business Administration or a related field; or College diploma in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management plus a completed professional procurement designation;
- Minimum six (6) years of relevant public sector procurement experience, ideally in a municipal or broader public sector environment, experienced in all facets of procurement, in progressively senior level positions and responsibilities;
- Holds a professionally recognized Procurement designation Certified Professional Public Buyer [CPPB]; Certified Public Procurement Officer [CPPO]; NIGP The Institute for Public Procurement designation [NIGP-CPP]; or a completed Certified Supply Chain Management Professional ([CSCMP] with public sector experience);
- Strong knowledge of legislation, contract law, and applicable trade agreements;
- Experience in coaching, mentoring procurement staff;
- Experience in providing professional procurement advice, assistance, training and direction to staff at all levels of the organization;
- Experience in formal and informal procurement processes, debriefing, and awarding of various Bid process types;
- Knowledge and experience utilizing Purchase Order systems, automated procurement systems, P-card programs, and eBidding platform(s);
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite;
- Committed to high quality customer service and innovation; demonstrates initiative to improve processes, gain efficiencies through a lean lens;
- Able to think independently, interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff, internal clients and vendors to build collaborative relationships.
Nice to Have
- Commitment to continuous learning in Procurement and demonstrates leadership, initiative and teamwork would be traits looked upon favorably;
- Experience with construction tendering would be considered an asset;
- Experience in a finance software upgrade or procure to pay system implementation project would be considered an asset;
- Lean training or certification would be an asset;
- Completion of Ontario Public Buyer’s Association (OPBA) Principles Certificate would be considered an asset
What is Offered to Staff
- Compensation: We offer competitive pay that reflects the responsibilities of the position.
- Hours of Work: This is a non-union full-time position that works 35 hours per week. The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Benefits : The Town offers full-time staff a comprehensive benefit package with paid sick, vacation and personal leave days; Parental Leave Top-up; Employee & Family Assistance Program; Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre membership; plus a defined benefits pension (OMERS pension - https://www.omers.com/ ).
- Hybrid Work Program : A flexible work arrangement, including the option to partially work from home is currently a possibility with this position, and can be discussed during the interview process.
How to Apply
If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please click the “Apply” button and apply by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date:
July 30, 2026
Vacancy Statement
All job postings issued by the Town of Ajax are intended to fill existing vacant positions unless otherwise stated.
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