Purchasing Agent

Purchasing Agent

Temporary Full-Time

• Barrie, Ontario

Apply Now Posting Number: TC-26-20 Job Type: Temporary Full-time, up to 18 Months, Union Salary Range: $84,211.40 to $100,937.20 per year Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm 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. Reporting to the Supervisor of Purchasing, the Purchasing Agent applies best practices in assessing, recommending and undertaking procurement processes that meet client needs, while also ensuring processes are compliant with the Procurement By-Law, policies and procedures, and applicable regulations, legislation, and trade agreements. In addition to routine procurement processes, the Purchasing Agent also develops and executes complex and/or flexible (non-binding) procurement processes that may be unique and non-routine requiring significant critical thinking, judgment, and collaboration skills. The Purchasing Agent independently supports a client portfolio providing professional expertise and guidance including strategic procurement planning, risk assessment, procurement framework selection, preparation of bid documents (including review of specifications and agreement), management of bid process in a fully electronic bidding environment, negotiation and contract formation. The Purchasing Agent provides advisory support for operational activities related to the Procurement By-law, policies, procedures and protocols, including contract issues and conflict resolution. 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)

• Three (3) year University Degree in Business related discipline
• Completion of one of the following Purchasing and/or Supply Chain Management Designations: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), NIGP-Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Upon Hire

Don’t meet the education credentials as outlined above but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/JobOpps.

• Position Equivalency Code: E

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities
• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience in government sector purchasing, independently leading bid processes with a combination of time spent in the field obtaining a designation, plus demonstrated applicable experience after accreditation

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Intellectual Property, Trademark and Patent, Occupational Health & Safety Act as they relate to the procurement process
• Thorough knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Corporate Procurement By-Law, Procurement Procedure Manual, Trade Agreements (CFTA, CETA, etc.), Construction Act, Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), OPS Procurement Directive, contract and commercial law, and other provincial and federal legislation related to procurement
• Working knowledge of the following principles and standards: Council Priorities, Financial Policy, City Policies and Procedures
• Thorough knowledge of the following principles and standards: Principles and practices relative to the professional public
  buyer standards, construction contracts (OPSS, CCDC, OAA) and construction project delivery methodologies, various
  contract templates (services, goods, consulting, construction)
• Demonstrated Ability to:
  navigate the competitive bidding process in the public sector including application of by-law, policies and procedures; relevant legislation and regulations; and trade agreements lead and negotiate routine and complex procurement processes using a variety of frameworks (RFP, RFQ, RFI, etc.) including binding and non-binding formats in a fully electronic bidding environment review and analyze scope and specifications to identify any risks including legal and contractual perform risk analysis and develop mitigation options, and application thereof, including bid security, bonds, WSIB and insurance understand complex legal issues relating to contracting and competitive bidding and how to mitigate those risks write, read and comprehend complex documents with critical attention to detail to ensure a professional and polished document effectively and efficiently manage competing priorities and multiple clients, without sacrificing quality and accuracy interact effectively and courteously with all levels of staff, the general public and vendor community and build cooperative/collaborative working relationships and internal and external alliances in a political and client services environment maintain accreditation through continuous learning and development, and to keep current with emerging trends and innovation champion corporate programs/initiatives, mission and values of the City
• Intermediate skills include: Consultation; Facilitation; Mediation; Presentation; Professionalism; Public Relations; Research; Teamwork
• Advanced skills include: Active Listening; Analytical; Attention to Detail; Collaboration; Customer Service; Decision Making; Initiative; Interpersonal; Judgment; Multitasking; Negotiation; Organizational; Prioritization; Problem Solving; Reading Comprehension; Time Management; Verbal Communication; Written Communication
• Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access), Bids&Tenders, Adobe Professional, ERP System (SAP), web portals, Ecommerce
• Availability to accommodate deadlines or peak period workloads that may extend beyond designated normal workday hours or normal hours per week

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

*Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement