Supervisor of Purchasing

Position Details

• 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
• Department: Finance

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
• Education Equivalency Policy available for consideration of equivalency based on experience - see www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs

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 legislation 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 procurement procedures, techniques and methodologies, tendering, evaluation, contract development/negotiation, and contract management
• Familiarity with procurement standards and ethics of OPBA, NIGP, and Purchasing Management Association of Canada
• Understanding contract law, trade agreements, tax legislation, Municipal Act, and risk management relating to bidding and contract management
• Knowledge of make/buy and alternate service delivery analysis techniques and principles
• Understanding laws of competitive bidding, standard legal provisions, pricing strategies, minimum order requirements, and service level agreements
• General knowledge of supervisory principles, labour relations, and collective agreement administration
• Knowledge of municipal, regional, provincial and federal government services, programs, public procurement directives/acts
• Demonstrated ability to align section programs/services with branch, departmental, divisional, and corporate goals and objectives
• Skills in team-building, communication, dealing with difficult contacts diplomatically and professionally, and relationship management with internal and external stakeholders
• Effective allocation of budgets, time, and human resources to support the achievement of section goals [text truncated]