Senior Buyer (Full-Time)

Where Your Expertise are Important. Your Well Being Matters. And You Belong. At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You . Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs, and where your technical procurement expertise and leadership supports high-performing teams, drives strategic procurement, and ensures the delivery of quality goods and services that our community can rely on. As the region’s commercial, administrative, and medical hub, Thunder Bay offers the perfect balance of purpose, stability, and growth, paired with a supportive environment and a beautiful natural setting. Here, your well-being matters. We invest in your future with comprehensive benefits, a secure pension, and meaningful career development opportunities, and access to wellness programs that support balance in and out of work. This is your chance to enjoy a meaningful procurement career while maintaining work-life balance and contributing to projects that touch thousands of lives every day. Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day As a Senior Buyer , you will play a key role in delivering compliant, efficient, and strategic procurement services that support the City’s priorities and community outcomes. You will lead complex sourcing initiatives, develop competitive bid processes, and ensure adherence to applicable legislation, trade agreements, and internal policies. Working closely with internal clients and external vendors, you will promote fairness, accountability, and best value while supporting the responsible stewardship of public funds. Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you’re looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence is recognized, and make a real impact to our community. *A remote/hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this role* How You’ll Shape Procurement Services In this role, you will be responsible for leading the procurement of the commodities assigned in accordance with the City of Thunder Bay Procurement By-law, providing technical direction, and have the following key accountabilities: Preparing specifications and processing tenders in accordance with policies as defined by the Manager – Supply Management. Preparing and summarizing competitive bids and draft Purchase Orders in accordance with policies as defined by the Manager – Supply Management. Performing product research and locating and selecting sources of supply. Reconciling discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders. Interviewing, corresponding negotiating with sales people/company representatives and reporting results as required. Assisting in the disposing of surplus, obsolete or scrap material or equipment for all Civic departments. Maintaining an awareness of price structures, trade agreements, relevant legislation, sales tax, and other tax applications. Authorizing and participating in emergency purchases of material, equipment, and services within established guidelines. Supporting City departments with contract negotiations, contract management, and performance reviews. Preparing, issuing, and facilitating all steps within a procurement process (i.e. all RFx, EOI, Single/Sole Source), from scope review, to development, through contract award/execution. Utilizing electronic bidding sites, and other related tools, for posting and managing procurements. Participating in saving and maintaining all related procurement files, including procurement related statistics (i.e. KPI). What You Can Count On With Us We’re proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As the Senior Buyer you’ll enjoy: A competitive salary that reflects your expertise A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when you need more time off Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health Leadership development and tuition reimbursement programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions The opportunity to technically lead a dedicated and talented team, who are highly respected within the Corporation What You’ll Bring to the Team Here’s what will help you succeed as the Senior Buyer : Minimum secondary school graduation or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; and Supply Chain Management Association’s (SCMA) Certificate in Supply Management, or Ontario Public Buyers Association’s (OPBA) Public Purchasing Certificate; together with; Three (3) years’ experience in the purchasing field and related purchasing procedures with a broad knowledge of industrial commodities is required. For a Detailed Job Description, Click Here Lead With Us - Apply Today Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us at the City of Thunder Bay, where you’ll support a dedicated team, and make a lasting difference every day. Belonging, Inclusion, and Your Privacy The City of Thunder Bay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We are committed to a recruitment process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. If you need an accommodation during any part of the recruitment process, let us know — we will work with you to meet your needs. For privacy and fairness, please do not include photos, ID cards, driver’s licences, or police record checks with your application. These documents will only be requested if you’re successful. General Information : As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include: Photos Any certificates that have photo identification Driver’s licences Police records checks Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application. ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process. PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866 The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all. The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together! Watch this video to learn more about our City at: