Senior Buyer

City of Brampton; Brampton; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Brampton is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead the procurement of goods and services from requirements definition through to contract administration, reporting to the Supervisor, Purchasing. The role requires a college diploma, minimum four years in purchasing, and CPPB or SCMP designation.

Strong vendor negotiation, PeopleSoft, and communications skills are essential. This full-time position at City Hall offers 35 hours per week, with annual rate steps and growth potential within the

Qualifications

• College diploma is required.
• Minimum four years of experience in purchasing.
• CPPB or SCMP designation required.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft purchasing module.
• Proficiency in Word, Office and Excel.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and customer service.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Leads procurement process for goods and services from requirements Definition to final award and contract administration.
• Provides guidance to clerical staff and liaises with business users on procurement strategy.
• Develops procurement plans, bid documents, criteria, scoring, and terms and conditions.
• Administers the process including bid posting, inquiries, bids review, site visits, and supplier debriefs.
• Manages vendor negotiations to finalize contracts and handles lifecycle amendments.
• Prepares reports and determines signing authorities per by-law.
• Offers direction to Purchasing Assistants and identifies process improvements.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor negotiations

Contract management

Communication

Independent worker

Education

College diploma

Tools

PeopleSoft

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Job Opening Number: 107258, 107259

Job Requisition Number: 601

Number of Positions: 2

Job Type: Union

Job Code: Sr Buyer

Department: OFFICE OF THE CAO

Division: Purchasing

1st Step $96,114.20

2nd Step: $101,192.00

Job Rate: $106,524.60 per annum

Job Grade: 012

Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)

Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week

Location: City Hall

Posting Date: October 16, 2026

Closing Date: October 29, 2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.

External and internal applicants are now being considered.

Position Duties

Reports to Supervisor, Purchasing. Provides guidance to clerical staff. Leads procurement process for goods and services from requirements definition and overall procurement strategy through to final award and on-going contract administration

Senior Buyers have higher financial approval levels than Buyers.

• Consults with business users to provide technical advice on procurement processes and strategies including overall approach, specifications, approval requirements, risk mitigation and timelines
• Develops overall procurement plan and supporting documentation including bid documents, bid forms, specifications, selection criterion and scoring, contract agreements, terms and conditions
• Administers the overall process including conducting research to support specification development, posting bid information, responding to vendor inquiries, receiving and reviewing bids to ensure compliance with mandatory requirements, set up and conduct of vendor site visits and/or presentations and interviews, set up and facilitate internal vendor scoring and selection meetings, informing vendors of selection outcomes, preparing initial contracts and related documentation, such as insurance, conducting debrief sessions with unsuccessful vendors
• Manages and leads vendor negotiations to finalize contract
• Conducts contact amendments when required over lifecycle of the contract
• Prepares reports to include Purchase Approval Reports, Council Reports, determine the appropriate signing authority level, and obtain approvals in accordance with the requirements of the City’s Purchasing By-law
• Provides direction to Purchasing Assistants
• Identifies and recommends improvements and efficiencies to procurement processes

Selection Criteria

• Minimum: completion of a college diploma

Experience

• Minimum of four years of experience in a purchasing function

Required Licence Certification

• One of Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation

Other Skills And Assets

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft purchasing module.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Office and Excel.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast paced, flexible, challenging, progressive environment

Additional Information

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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