Buyer

The Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural, and agricultural communities.  Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town also provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.  Come see how you can make a difference.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Manager of Purchasing & Risk Management, this role is responsible for administering the bidding process from inception to completion ensuring integrity, fairness, equality, and transparency of the process. Work closely with internal clients, and external vendors to ensure compliance with the purchasing policy, procedures, legislation and applicable laws          

As the Buyer, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Develop quotes, tenders, proposals, contracts or other procurement documents Prepare total cost analysis and award recommendation
• Prepare total cost analysis and award recommendation
• Provide strategic planning and consultation services to client departments
• Provide guidance to staff on purchasing best practices
• Support staff with vendor performance matters including meetings and written warnings
• Prepare and file commodity Tax return.
• Prepare and report to council on Tri-annual variance report, Forecast Report, Investment report, council renumeration report, Municipal Performance Management Practices (MPMP) report, Audited Reserve and Reserve Fund Balances report among various others according to Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

• Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an experienced professional with a post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or closely related field. Our ideal candidate has a minimum of three (3) years related experience in public procurement or a legal field.

A procurement designation (CSCMP or CPPB) and an Ontario Public Buyers certificate of public procurement fundamentals is an asset.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of the life cycle and actions required for a public procurement process. We are seeking an individual who can work within an established framework, can assist staff based on interpretation and requirements of a purchasing policy and able to write and understand contract terms and conditions.

The successful candidate for Buyer will be required to work a flexible schedule, including in the office, remotely and after hours (as required).

This position offers a salary range of $85,559.51 to $106,949.39 plus a competitive benefit package.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.  If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4738.

Applications for this posting will be accepted until October 9^th, 2025, 12:00PM.

How To Apply

To learn more about employment with the Town of Caledon and to apply for this exciting and challenging opportunity, visit: www.caledon.ca/careers

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