Procurement Advisor (Permanent Full-Time)

City of North Bay; North Bay; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The City of North Bay is seeking a Procurement Advisor to oversee day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring fair, transparent and compliant processes. Reporting to the Manager of Procurement, you will supervise staff and collaborate across departments to deliver value for money in services and capital projects.

This permanent full-time role requires strong negotiation and analytics, experience with procurement policies, and knowledge of trade agreements.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in Purchasing or related field.
• CPPB designation completed.
• Minimum four years public-sector procurement experience.
• Experience leading competitive procurement processes compliant with legislation and trade agreements.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship management.
• Experience with ERP and financial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead competitive procurement processes for goods, services, and construction.
• Support annual procurement planning, workload prioritization and scheduling while monitoring compliance with legislation, trade agreements, and city policies.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching and performance management for procurement staff.
• Provide support for inventory-related procurement and asset management.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical problem solving

Organizational

Independent work

Education

University degree or college diploma in Purchasing / Supply Chain

CPPB designation

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

We are hiring! Join us and create your future with the City of North Bay. Discover the Gateway to the North, where easy living is embraced.

Job Posting ID:

26E-48

Department & Division:

Job Type & Duration:

Permanent Full-Time

Salary Range:

$88,739 – $110,908

8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (35 hrs/week) in office; may be required to work outside of the normal hours of work

Number Of Positions Open:

1

Vacancy Status:

Newly created position

Posting Period:

AI Disclosure:

The City does not make use of Artificial Intelligence in the hiring process.

Just north enough to be perfect, North Bay is a diverse community that offers a blend of opportunity and easy living. Servicing a regional catchment area of 112,000 people, this progressive city of 51,553 residents is nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake and is conveniently located just three and a half hours from major Ontario centers such as Toronto and Ottawa.

The Corporation of the City of North Bay (“the City”) is accepting applications for the position of Procurement Advisor. Reporting to and working in close collaboration with the Manager of Procurement, the Procurement Advisor plays a vital role in ensuring the City delivers high‑quality services and capital projects in a fiscally responsible manner. The position provides oversight of day‑to‑day procurement activities, ensuring procurement processes are fair, transparent, and compliant with municipal policies, legislation, and trade agreements.

Through strong operational oversight, supervision of procurement staff, and close collaboration with operational departments, the Procurement Advisor supports timely, cost‑effective, and sound procurement decisions. The role is essential to achieving value for money for taxpayers by promoting best‑practice procurement, supporting efficient service delivery, and ensuring public funds are used responsibly to meet the City’s operational and infrastructure needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Procurement: The Procurement Advisor leads competitive procurement processes for goods, services, and construction, ensuring compliance with municipal bylaws, trade agreements, and delegated authority. The role advises departments on procurement planning, methods, documentation, and timelines; serves as a key vendor contact; and maintains accurate, auditable procurement records.
• Planning and Compliance: The Procurement Advisor supports annual procurement planning, workload prioritization, and scheduling while monitoring compliance with legislation, trade agreements, and City policies. The role contributes to procurement policies, procedures, templates, and tools, and prepares reports, statistics, and analysis to support audit activities, management reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Supervision and Staff Development: As a people leader, the Procurement Advisor provides day‑to‑day supervision, coaching, and performance management for procurement staff, fostering consistent practices and a service‑oriented, collaborative team culture. The role supports operational continuity and acts for the Manager of Procurement as required.
• Inventory Management: The position provides support for inventory‑related procurement, collaborating with departments to assess risks, usage trends, and long‑lead‑time requirements for critical items. The Procurement Advisor identifies value‑added procurement approaches and supports surplus asset disposition to maximize value recovery and responsible asset management.

Qualifications

• University degree or community college diploma in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or a related discipline.
• Completion of a professional procurement designation such as a CPPB.
• Minimum four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in public‑sector procurement, preferably in a municipal or broader government environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading, managing and overseeing competitive procurement processes in accordance with legislation and trade agreements.
• Supervisory experience providing guidance or functional oversight.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑management skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience using computerized financial, procurement, and ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and manage multiple priorities within legislated timelines.

The following will be considered as assets

• Professional procurement designation such as CPPO, NIGP‑CPP, or equivalent.
• Experience in a municipal or broader public‑sector environment with familiarity in municipal governance and financial administration.
• Knowledge of municipal budgeting, capital planning, and public accountability frameworks.
• Experience supporting capital or project‑based procurement initiatives.
• Experience with contract administration, vendor performance management, or continuous improvement initiatives.

The City offers a comprehensive employer paid benefit package including Health and Dental Benefits, Life, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance as well as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The City is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Employer – a Defined Pension Plan with Employer matched contributions.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City of North Bay’s Accessibility Policy. We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.