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City of Maple Ridge

Senior Buyer

Competition # 26-014

Status : Regular Full-Time

Department : Finance & Procurement

Salary : $43.36 - $51.14 per hour

Closing : January 4, 2026

We strive for excellence as we deliver vital municipal services with innovation, accountability and efficiency to meet the needs of the community now and into the future. Be part of our story. Come grow with us!

POSITION OVERVIEW

Join the City of Maple Ridge as a Senior Buyer and take on a key leadership role in municipal procurement. In this dynamic and strategic position, you will lead the procurement of complex goods, services, and equipment while advising departments and ensuring purchasing activities meet policy, legal, and ethical standards. Your expertise will directly support the City’s operations and service delivery, while helping shape procurement best practices and optimize value for the community.

As a Senior Buyer, you will oversee the full procurement lifecycle—from competitive sourcing to contract administration—and play an advisory role to departments on risk, compliance, and market conditions. You will support innovation through research and analysis, liaise with cooperative buying groups, and may direction to junior procurement staff.

If you are an experienced public procurement professional who excels in complex purchasing and public sector standards, this is an exciting opportunity to bring your skills to a municipality that values collaboration, transparency, and results.

In This Role You Will :

• Supporting the end-to-end procurement process for goods, services, materials, and equipment, including preparing specifications, tender documents, contracts, and cost estimates.
• Conducting supplier research, interviews, site visits, and evaluations to secure competitive pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Administering and monitoring contracts, resolving bid irregularities, and ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and policy requirements.
• Providing procurement expertise, guidance, and support to departments, suppliers, and junior staff.
• Researching market conditions, analyzing products and services, and preparing recommendations for purchase, lease, or disposal.
• Representing the City in cooperative buying groups and coordinating major purchases.
• Preparing and maintaining procurement records, reports, and documentation.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by completion of requirements for the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or equivalent designation, plus sound related public sector experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND REGISTRATIONS

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have public sector procurement experience. (i.e. Municipal, Provincial, Federal, Education, Health Care, and other Government Sectors)

EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [emailprotected] .

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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