The Corporation of the City of Brampton

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

INTERNAL JOB POSTING NOTICE

Open to all CUPE Collective Bargaining Members ONLY

(Professional and Technical, Outside and Office, Temporary and Supervisor Service Delivery (Transit Units)

Please note:  Bargaining Unit members are considered in the order described in the appropriate collective agreement provision.

POSITION DUTIES:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Purchasing, promote the most effective use of Corporation funds in the acquisition of goods and services and in light of current and future price trends, supply and demand, etc. in accordance with the City's purchasing policy.  Provides guidance to clerical staff.    

• Ensure specific procurements comply with the City’s Purchasing By-law, trade agreements, treaties and supporting policies, protocols and standard operating procedures to achieve the goals of fair, open and transparent procurement opportunities.
• Responsible for the development of procurement strategies, through consultation with client departments, to achieve project objectives.
• Identify and assess legal risks associated with procurements in order to minimize/mitigate the City’s exposure to procurement litigation.
• Develop bid documents, bid forms, contract agreements, terms and conditions and award strategy.
• Responsible for the management of assigned procurement projects, including leading and directing cross functional teams, reviewing specifications and evaluation criteria. Also accountable for providing clients with advice and guidance in the preparation of specifications and evaluation criteria.
• Analyze bids for compliance with requirements of bid documents, perform evaluations and provide recommendations for award in compliance with Canadian procurement case law.
• Manage vendors throughout the procurement process, including responding to bid complaints & disputes, enquiries, providing debriefs to unsuccessful bidders and educating on procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain client relationships to contribute to the success of their projects.
• Prepare 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.
• Provide contract award notification and prepare contracts for execution.
• Provide contract management/administration of corporate wide contracts and amendments to Department contracts.
• Provide direction to Purchasing Assistants.
• Identifying methods of improvement to the procurement function.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in performing all duties.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional programme of over one year and up to two years in Purchasing or Business or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• Over four (4) years, up to including eight (8) years experience performing the buying function.

REQUIRED LICENCE CERTIFICATION:

• SCMP Designation or CPPB Certification

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.

Should you not meet the key educational qualifications for the position you are interested in but have extensive direct related work experience, please complete the Request For Education Equivalency Form.

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. *Our Hybrid Model is subject to change.

This is for information purposes only and is not a job description.

If this opportunity interests you, please apply by submitting an updated resume on-line through Our Brampton Portal “Job Opportunities” and follow the instructions provided within the specified timeframe.  For employees applying using the “Internal Application for Job Posting” form, it may be obtained through Human Resources, departmental bulletin boards, or under “Tools & Resources” on Our Brampton Portal.  Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on July 21, 2025 at Human Resources Division, 5^th floor, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 4R2.

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.

We thank all applicants; however, only those who demonstrate they meet the required qualifications through their application/resume will be considered in the recruitment process in accordance with the respective Collective Agreement(s).  Various tests and/or exams may be required as part of the selection criteria.  Successful candidates will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement.

The City of Brampton uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. Time sensitive correspondence is sent via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates) and it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the employment opportunity and your application will be removed from the competition.

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