CORPORATE BUYER

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Toronto is hiring 12 Corporate Buyers for a pivotal role in strategic sourcing and procurement. This position requires managing complex procurements with significant public impact, using SAP Ariba to drive effective purchasing practices. It’s an exciting opportunity to contribute to city-building projects and engage in innovative procurement strategies aimed at inclusive and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end RFx processes including development and evaluation.
• Knowledge of procurement principles and trade agreements.
• Considerable proficiency in using computerized purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process including drafting and leading evaluations.
• Support strategic sourcing activities and provide direction to stakeholders.
• Evaluate bids while ensuring compliance with specifications and policies.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)

Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)

Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP)

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Job ID: 55766
• Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
• Division & Section: Purchasing & Materials Management, Purchasing Client Services
• Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen St. W, Toronto (Hybrid, 2 days in office)
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 10 Permanent, 2 Temporary (12 month) vacancies
• Hourly Rate:$41.73 - $45.61
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per Week
• Affiliation: L79 Full-time
• Number of Positions Open: 12
• Posting Period: 04-Jun-2025 to 18-Jun-2025

Ready to take your procurement career to the next level?

Join the City of Toronto, Canada’s largest and most forward-looking municipality, as we hire 12 Corporate Buyers to help deliver high-impact, strategic sourcing across a broad range of city-building initiatives.

With a procurement spend in the billions, these aren’t ordinary Buyer roles. You’ll be at the centre of major public projects, from emergency services to transit infrastructure, helping to shape the daily lives of millions of Torontonians. Every file is different, every project matters, and every day brings something new.

This is an ideal opportunity for procurement professionals who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and who are energized by challenge, variety, and public impact. You’ll utilize SAP Ariba to lead complex, high-value, and precedent-setting procurements, thereby building both your expertise and leadership.

Procurement at the City of Toronto is evolving. We're modernizing how government does business and aiming to become a national leader in public sector procurement. As part of this transformation, we’re committed to advancing sustainable procurement, expanding opportunities for Indigenous and equity-deserving suppliers, and integrating social value into our purchasing practices.

If you're passionate about innovation, impact, and growing your career, we want to hear from you.

Meet & Greetwith Our Chief Procurement Officer

We invite interested candidates to a virtual Meet & Greet via Teams, hosted by our Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and other key membersof the City of Toronto, Purchasing and Materials Management Division (PMMD). This session is a great opportunity to learn more about PMMD's mission, values, and impact within the City of Toronto. You'll gain insights into the strategic vision of our CPO, understand the vital role of a Corporate Buyer, and explore how this position contributes to the city's goals.

Details

Date: June 11, 2025

Time: 12:30 – 1:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Platform: MS Teams

Link to join: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:meeting_YTY3OTk5NDMtODg4Ni00OTE5LWJiNTMtY2U1MDZkMjYyZmI1@thread.v2/0?context={"Tid":"f0bc8ec6-9ed8-4d0c-9189-411ad949cc65","Oid":"1d605b91-848d-4ea2-8531-e1ae91654bd9"}

Job Description:

As a member of the Purchasing and Materials Management team, the Corporate Buyer is responsible for managing the full end-to-end procurement process, from developing and drafting solicitations to leading evaluations and awarding contracts. This includes a range of formal procurement methods such as Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Tenders, and Non-Competitive Procurements. Working within a centralized, transparent, and fair procurement environment, the Corporate Buyer will use SAP Ariba to conduct electronic bidding and support the acquisition of goods and services for City divisions and designated Agencies, Boards, and Commissions.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supporting and/or leading fair, open and transparent strategic sourcing activities, tactical procurement, and contract management activities.
• Provide direction to internal stakeholders on procurement, contracting, and business relationships.
• Collaborates on the preparation of solicitations, including product specifications descriptions/scope of work.
• Identifies appropriate method of purchase and determines whether written competitive tenders, requests for proposals, requests for quotations, requests for expression of interest, or requests for pre-qualification are required to ensure that deadlines are not jeopardized.
• Managing and facilitating meetings, confidently with both stakeholders and the vendor industry (in-person and virtually).
• Operates the City's electronic purchasing system to process purchasing requirements (e.g. purchase orders, quotation requests, proposal calls, etc.), and to update and retrieve Purchasing information.
• Evaluates summary of bids and ensures that specifications, policies and legal requirements are met, in collaboration with client divisions
• Participates in various committees related to City purchasing.
• Participate in site visits and supplier days at off-site locations when required.
• Prepares purchase orders and related documentation (e.g. price agreements, correction sheets, etc.) from quotations, tenders and proposals.
• Prepares correspondence and administrative reports using word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Conducts training sessions for Associate Buyers.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Experience with end-to-end RFx (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, etc.) development and process, including writing of solicitation, specification review and development, best value evaluation process, contract language/drafting, and award), preferably in a municipal environment.
• A recognized purchasing designation/accreditation (i.e. Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), or successful completion of training through Supply Chain Canada (SCMP) or the Procurement School (PSPP) would be considered or an approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience with computerized purchasing systems, e.g., SAP – Purchasing module, SAP- Ariba (electronic e-bidding) etc.
• Considerable experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

You must also have:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of procurement.
• Knowledge of various Trade Agreements, acts and regulations governing the public purchasing function (e.g., Sale of Goods Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, City of Toronto Fair Wage/Labour Trades regulations, Federal and Provincial Sales Tax regulations, etc.).
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills, at all organizational levels.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to work effectively with other staff and members of the public
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team environment.
• Good understanding of customer services and handling of conflict in an effective professional manor
• Adaptability to rapidly changing circumstances and environments
• Advanced time management and organizational skills

The following are considered assets:

• Good knowledge of the products and services used by the City and designated Agencies, Boards and Commissions, and appropriate sources of supply for same, an asset.
• Knowledge of City of Toronto Purchasing and Financial Bylaws.
• Knowledge of Purchase Order Amendment and Option Period Renewal procedures

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

Social and Environmentally Responsible Procurements:

Through its procurement process, the City of Toronto is committed to creating jobs and driving inclusive economic growth through the City's Social Procurement Program which encourages supplier diversity and the implementation of workforce development. Learn more about the City's Social Procurement Program on the City's website at:https://www.toronto.ca/business- economy/doing-business-with-the-city/social-procurement-program/

In addition, The City is also committed to increasing the development, awareness and purchase of environmentally preferred products that are less harmful to the environment. Learn more about the City's Environmentally Responsible Procurement Policy at: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/8e27-environment_procurement.pdf

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.