Supervisor, Purchasing

Position Details

• Job Type: Management and Administration
• Department: OFFICE OF THE CAO
• Division: Purchasing
• Hiring Salary Range: $102,784 - $115,632 per annum
• 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

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 by assisting in policy development, procedures, computerized systems, and training of division staff and clients.
• Prepare reports for Council and educate on purchasing policies and procurement methods.
• Coordinate preparation of specifications and proper bid documents, including bid lists; evaluate submissions and award recommendations as needed.
• Work with peers and Director to implement continuous process improvements and upgrade processes to keep pace with industry standards and best practices.
• 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 preferred; two (2) years 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), or combination of equivalent education and related experience.
• Other Skills & Assets: Demonstrated ability to negotiate with vendors, contractors, suppliers; proficient in MS Office and spreadsheet/database software, knowledge of PeopleSoft purchasing module an asset; excellent written and verbal English communication skills; project management experience an asset.

Additional Information

• Interviews may be completed using video conference technology.
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• This position will undergo an evaluation as part of the Modernizing Job Evaluation project which may result in compensation changes.
• Applicants should apply online by the September 11, 2026 deadline and complete the attached questionnaire.
• Applicants are invited to voluntarily complete a confidential self-identification survey.
• Communication will be done via email, and it is the applicant's responsibility to provide and monitor an accurate email address.
• Applicants who do not respond to correspondence may be removed from the competition.
• Alternate format requests can be submitted to the Accessibility office via an Alternate Format Request.