Supervisor of Purchasing

Supervisor of Purchasing

Permanent Full-time

Barrie, Ontario

Apply Now Posting Number: PN-26-04
Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Non-Union
Salary Range: $97,008.84 to $129,978.16 per year Posted: Friday, January 9, 2026 Application Deadline:Tuesday, January 27, 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, and resolves escalated procurement issues/complaints. This position leads and implements continuous improvement initiatives and updates processes in alignment with industry standards and best practices. This position supervises and oversees complex and major purchases; provides technical advice, guidance, direction, and expertise during the development of competitive bid documents; analysis and evaluation of offers and proposals, preparation and implementation of contracts, and contract delivery. Overall, this position plays an integral role in ensuring the City’s procurement operations procure the necessary quality and quantity of goods or services to support City operations, in an efficient and effective way with a focus on best value and encourage the most open, competitive bidding process practicable to mitigate the City’s risks and liability. Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community. Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed. Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

Four (4) year University Degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business, or related discipline

One (1) of the following designations, or related designation, from an accredited association, organization, or institution: Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) Designation
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Designation

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs

Position Equivalency Code: F

Experience 

Five (5) years of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position

Two (2) years of leadership/supervisor experience

Experience leading and overseeing end to the procurement procedures, techniques and methodologies, including tendering, evaluation, contract development, negotiation and contract management

Demonstrated experience negotiating, interpreting, and executing complex legal agreements

Knowledge/Skill/Ability 

Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or acts, including but not limited to: Canada Free Trade Act
Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Contract Law
Municipal Act

Working knowledge of the following: end to end procurement procedures, techniques and methodologies, including tendering, evaluation, contract development and negotiation and contract management
procurement standards and ethics of the Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA), National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), and Purchasing Management Association of Canada
contract law, trade agreements, tax legislation, Municipal Act, and risk management as it relates to bidding and contract management
make/buy and other alternate service delivery analysis techniques and principles
laws of competitive bidding
standard legal provisions, pricing strategies, minimum order requirements, and service level agreements

General knowledge of the following: supervisory principles, labour relations principles, and collective agreement administration
municipal, regional, provincial and federal government services, programs, and initiatives including public procurement directives/acts

Demonstrated ability to: align section programs/services with branch, departmental, divisional, and corporate goals, objectives and initiatives
build cohesive and motivated teams
communicate and present information to a wide range of internal and external contacts using the appropriate medium
deal with difficult contacts; diffuse emotionally-charged situations; and resolve conflicting views in a diplomatic and professional manner
develop, promote, and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
effectively allocate budgets, time, and human resources to support the achievement of section goals and objectives
effectively influence and work with others to reach a resolution
exercise discretion and judgment in order to make sound decisions under tight timelines/deadlines or while managing multiple project or conflicting priorities
exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, or controversial information
identify problems; develop and evaluate options; and implement solutions utilizing reason, judgment, and prescribed resources
interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff and contacts in a political and community/client service environment
interpret and analyze data, information; identify challenges or opportunities; and make recommendations
interpret and apply policies and procedures and use reason and judgment to develop recommendations or solutions to problems
lead and inspire innovation and the adoption of best practices
lead staff in achieving objectives and encourages others to work in manner that will meet or exceed the desired objectives or results
lead, coach, mentor, and support staff
maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
monitor short-term goals of the section and adapt processes to ensure long-term branch, departmental, divisional, and corporate goals and objectives are achieved
perform in a manner which is consistent with corporate goals, vision, mission, and values
promote a culture of learning and improve organizational competence by creating learning opportunities for staff
receive, manage, and resolve complaints, disputes, and conflicts in a diplomatic and professional manner
select and apply suitable mathematical methods or formulas to conduct statistical analysis to develop conclusions or solve problems
set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage work demands
think and act strategically in a political and community service environment
use reason and judgment to develop conclusions or solutions to problems or to support organizational needs without compromising quality, customer service, or delivery requirements
work independently, or work collaboratively in a group setting to achieve a desired objective, goal, or outcome
work under pressure to meet deadlines or peak period workloads

Intermediate organizational, prioritization, and time management skills

Intermediate written communication, analytical, judgment, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills and business/legal acumen

Intermediate interpersonal, verbal communication, presentation, mediation, negotiation, customer service, networking, teamwork, leadership, and supervisory skills

Intermediate computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word), e-tendering software, and enterprise resource planning software

Availability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per week

Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

*Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.