Supervisor of Purchasing

City of Barrie; Barrie; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Barrie is seeking a Supervisor of Purchasing in the Finance Department to lead procurement of goods and services for City operations, align with the Procurement By-law, trade agreements and policies, and supervise staff.

The role emphasizes procurement planning, vendor relationships, compliance, and offering guidance to City Council and staff to achieve best practices and strategic goals.

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Full -time, Non-Union

Salary Range: $100,646.67 to $134,852.34 per year

Posted: Thursday, September 10, 2026

Application Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

The Finance Department provides financial leadership, advice and support to the Corporation and assists with the delivery of Council’s Strategic plan through its four essential services: accounting services, corporate finance, procurement and revenue management. The department's main deliverables include the audited financial statements, coordinating the annual business plan and budget, treasury and debt management, procurement administration and support, property tax revenue management, and water and wastewater revenue management.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Manager of Purchasing, the Supervisor of Purchasing is responsible for supervising and overseeing the procurement of goods and services for City operations. This position assists the Branch Manager in the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with the City’s Procurement By-law, applicable legislation, regulations, and trade agreements, and procurement best practices. This position leads purchasing planning in support of the City’s strategic plan; provides consultation, support, and interpretation on procurement related issues to City Council, Senior Leadership Team, Executive Management Team, City staff, and external clients. This position establishes, monitors, and maintains vendor/supplier relationships; and receives, investigates,