Supervisor, Purchasing

City of Brampton; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brampton is seeking a Supervisor in Purchasing to lead a team of purchasing professionals and support staff in procuring goods and services for City departments. You will supervise, coach, and ensure compliance with procurement by-law.

Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing, you will manage complex bids, develop bid documents, and mentor staff, with a focus on continuous process improvements and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration or similar program.
• 4-5 years relevant purchasing experience, including tendering and contracting, public sector related is preferred.
• Two (2) years of leadership/supervisory experience in Purchasing leading a team of buyers.
• Completion of CPPB/CSCMP or NIGP-CPP and related experience, or combination of equivalent education and related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with vendors, contractors, suppliers.
• Proficient in MS Office, spreadsheet/database software; PeopleSoft purchasing module an asset.
• Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Project management experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise purchasing team. Provide functional supervision to purchasing professionals and administrative staff. Establish performance objectives and work assignments; mentor staff in purchasing and contract law; manage operating budget.
• Act as Purchaser on complex and major purchases; develop bid documents; analyse offers; prepare and implement contracts; monitor delivery; liaise with vendors.
• Provide consulting services to user departments; assist in policy/procedure development; prepare reports for Council; educate on procurement methods; coordinate bid documents.
• Develop efficient processes with Director; implement continuous improvements; research comparators; provide backup to Director.

Skills

Negotiation

MS Office

English communication

Project management

Education

Business Admin degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

MS Office

Job description

Job Opening Number:107260
Job Requisition Number: 501
Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Management and Administration
Job Code: Supervisor 6, 35
Department: OFFICE OF THE CAO
Division: Purchasing
Hiring Salary Range: $102,784 - $115,632 per annum
Job Grade: 006
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)
Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week
Location: City Hall
Posting Date: August 28, 2026
Closing Date: September 11, 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.

The City of Brampton is seeking a Supervisor with expertise in complex operating and capital procurements for public works projects, in compliance with the City's Procurement By-law. If this sounds like a role that matches your experience and interests, be sure to explore this exciting opportunity.

Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing/Deputy Purchasing Agent, this role provides supervision to a team of purchasing professionals and administrative support staff in order to facilitate the procurement of goods and services required across City departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise purchasing team. Provide functional supervision to several purchasing professionals and administrative (clerical) unionized staff. Establish performance objectives and work assignments, and motivate staff through daily coaching and guidance. Responsible for adherence to City policies, procedures and protocol. Assess staff performance and make recommendations for training & development. Provide coaching and mentoring in the area of professional purchasing and contract law. Prepare and monitor the operating budget for own area, and contribute to the overall departmental budgeting process.
• Act as Purchaser. On complex and major purchases, provide information and assist in developing competitive bid documents; analyse and evaluate offers and proposals, prepare and implement contracts, and monitor contract delivery. Liaise with external vendors and suppliers as required.
• Provide consulting service to user departments. Assist in the development of policies, procedures, computerized systems and training of division staff and clients. Prepare reports for Council. Educate on purchasing policies and procurement methods. When necessary, assess department needs and make recommendations. Work with Buyers to coordinate preparation of specifications and proper bid documents, including bid lists. When necessary, provide subsequent evaluation of submissions and award recommendations.
• Develop efficient processes. Work with peers and Director to implement continuous improvements and to upgrade processes to keep pace with industry standards and best practices in transaction methods. Research comparators and recommend changes. Provide backup in the absence of the Director.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration or similar program.

Experience:

• 4-5 years relevant purchasing experience, including tendering and contracting, public sector related is preferred
• Two (2) of leadership/supervisory experience in Purchasing leading a team of buyers.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Completion of Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) / Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) or NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) and related experience, or combination of equivalent education and related experience.

Other Skills & Assets:

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with vendors, contractors, suppliers
• Proficient in use of MS Office, spreadsheet/database software, specific knowledge of PeopleSoft purchasing module an asset
• Excellent English communication skills, written and verbal
• Project management experience an asset

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.
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.

The City is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] or 905.874.2150 with your accommodation needs, quoting the job opening ID#, job title. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially