Department and Commission: Financial Services, Corporate Services
Affiliation: Non Union
Vacancy Type: Replacement
Posting Date: July 16, 2026
Application Deadline: July 30, 2026
About the City of Markham
The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award-winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.
Join us and make a lasting difference!
Job Summary
Bring your purchasing, negotiation and supply chain management expertise to this position as Procurement Specialist in our Financial Services team. As a Procurement Specialist, working under the direction of the Senior Manager, Procurement & Accounts Payable, you will be responsible for the procurement of goods, equipment and services for the various business units at the City. This role also involves analyzing long and short-term contracts and conducting in-depth analysis of spends by the City to achieve economic benefits through innovative purchasing strategies.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Coordinates and leads the competitive procurement process for goods, services, and specialized construction contracts acquired through requests for tender, quote, or proposal.
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Engages with user departments to identify requirements, achieve economic benefits, and ensure procurement needs are met efficiently.
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Reviews and develops specifications within bid documents to ensure compliance with contractual laws, minimize legal risk, and meet project-specific needs.
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Analyzes existing business processes and spending patterns, recommending improvements and implementing innovative purchasing strategies that deliver economic benefits.
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Researches, develops, and executes sourcing strategies in line with the City’s sustainable purchasing goals and broader objectives.
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Ensures the most effective and innovative procurement methods are understood, adopted and practiced while implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
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Reviews agreements with contractors and the City to confirm legal compliance with original bid documents.
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Assists departments in drafting Council and Staff award reports for contract approvals.
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Conducts detailed financial analysis to ensure project-oriented financial requirements are met.
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Administers and governs the bid submission process for high value/complex procurements, reviews and evaluates bid submission for compliance, oversees the evaluation, contract award, supplier debrief process and facilitates bidder protest and supplier suspension process.
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Determines requirements for insurance and other sureties and safeguarding the City from legal risks by ensuring all procurement activities comply with relevant legislation and policies.
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Conducts research on legal cases, market trends, supplier performance, and best purchasing practices to inform procurement strategies.
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
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A degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
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A designation as a Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) or Certified Professional Public Buyer, or completion of a relevant Supply Chain Canada (CSCP) course is preferred.
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At least 3 years of purchasing experience handling multiple priorities with superior written and verbal communication skills.
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Requires knowledge of strategic procurement principles, methods, and procedures.
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Knowledge of contract law, trade agreements and sustainable purchasing practices.
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Knowledge of contract laws, trade agreements and the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CDCC) related to purchasing.
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Proficiency in Word, Excel and Access, with a thorough understanding of research and sourcing tools such as the Internet.
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Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
CORE BEHAVIOURS
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Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
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Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
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Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
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Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
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Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behavior and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
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Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example
Core Values
At the City of Markham, our work is guided by a shared set of core values that shape how we serve our community and support one another.
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Service Excellence: the consistent delivery of high-quality efficient and customer-centric service that exceeds expectations.
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Accountability: our obligation to be responsible and accountable for our actions, decisions and performance.
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People-Focused: putting people first.
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Trust: the confidence we place in each other to act with integrity and fairness.
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Innovation: Investing in each other and the way we deliver our programs and services.
We are looking for candidates who bring these values to life through their actions, decisions, and leadership approach.
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check
AI Disclosure
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