CORPORATE BUYER CORPORATE BUYER Finance, Accounting & Purchasing W, Toronto (Hybrid, 2 days in office) Full-time, 10 Permanent, 2 Temporary (12 month) vacancies Hourly Rate: $Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per Week L79 Full-time Posting Period: Ready to take your procurement career to the next level? Join the City of Toronto, Canada’s largest and most forward-looking municipality, as we hire 12 Corporate Buyers to help deliver high-impact, strategic sourcing across a broad range of city-building initiatives. With a procurement spend in the You’ll be at the centre of major public projects, from emergency services to transit infrastructure, helping to shape the daily lives of millions of Torontonians. Every file is different, every project matters, and every day brings something new. This is an ideal chance for procurement professionals who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and who are energized by challenge, variety, and public impact. You’ll utilize SAP Ariba to lead complex, high-value, and precedent-setting procurements, thereby building both your expertise and leadership. Procurement at the City of Toronto is evolving. We're modernizing how government does business and aiming to become a national leader in public sector procurement. As part of this transformation, we’re committed to advancing sustainable procurement, expanding opportunities for Indigenous and equity-deserving suppliers, and integrating social value into our purchasing practices. with Our Chief Procurement Officer We invite interested candidates to a virtual Meet & Greet via Teams, hosted by our Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and other key members Purchasing and Materials Management You'll gain insights into the strategic vision of our CPO, understand the vital role of a Corporate Buyer,



and explore As a member of the Purchasing and Materials Management team, the Corporate Buyer is responsible for managing the full end-to-end procurement process, from developing and drafting solicitations to leading evaluations and awarding contracts. This includes a range of formal procurement methods such as Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Tenders, and Non-Competitive Procurements. Working within a centralized, transparent, and fair procurement environment, the Corporate Buyer will use SAP Ariba to conduct electronic bidding and support the acquisition of goods and services for City divisions and designated Agencies, Boards, and Commissions. Supporting and/or leading fair, open and transparent strategic sourcing activities, tactical procurement, and contract management activities. Provide direction to internal stakeholders on procurement, contracting, and business relationships. Identifies appropriate method of purchase and determines whether written competitive tenders, requests for proposals, requests for quotations, requests for expression of interest, or requests for pre-qualification are required to ensure that deadlines are not jeopardized. Operates the City's electronic purchasing system to process purchasing requirements (e.g. purchase orders, quotation requests, proposal calls, etc.), and to update and retrieve Purchasing information.



Evaluates summary of bids and ensures that specifications, policies and legal requirements are met, in collaboration with client divisions Participates in various committees related to City purchasing. Participate in site visits and supplier days at off-site locations when required. Prepares purchase orders and related documentation (e.g. price agreements, correction sheets, etc.) Prepares correspondence and administrative reports using word processing and spreadsheet software. Conducts training sessions for Associate Buyers. development and process, including writing of solicitation, specification review and development, best value evaluation process, contract language/drafting, and award), preferably in a municipal environment. A recognized purchasing designation/accreditation (i.e. Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), or successful completion of training through Supply Chain Canada (SCMP) or the Procurement School (PSPP) would be considered or an approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Experience with computerized purchasing systems, e.g., SAP – Purchasing module, SAP
- Ariba (electronic e-bidding) etc. Considerable experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of procurement. Knowledge of various Trade Agreements, acts and regulations governing the public purchasing function (e.g., Sale of Goods Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, City of Toronto Fair Wage/Labour Trades regulations, Federal and Provincial Sales Tax regulations, etc.). Highly developed interpersonal skills to work effectively with other staff and members of the public Good u

📌 Buyer Corporate Services (Toronto)
🏢 City of Toronto
📍 Toronto