Specialist, Procurement

Specialist, Procurement page is loaded## Specialist, Procurementremote type : Hybridlocations : SIMS Squaretime type : Full timeposted on : Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id : JR0000000795

• Position Type :
• Regular Full Time (RFT)
• Closing Date :
• January 8, 2026
• Salary / Wage Range :
• $92,335.00 - $115,419.00
• Working for the City of Burlington
• A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include : flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
• Hours of Work
• 35 hours per week
• Department
• Finance
• Location
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of Sims Square, 390 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective 2026 this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.
• Position Overview
• The Specialist, Procurement provides leadership and expertise in the procurement of Citywide goods and services. This role offers strategic procurement advice, recommends the most suitable procurement methodologies, develops bid documents, and ensures full oversight throughout the procurement lifecycle. The Specialist also leads negotiations with suppliers on purchase and lease agreements, contract extensions, and change orders.
• Responsibilities
• In this role, you will :
• Oversee procurement and audit processes, provide strategic procurement guidance, and mitigate risks.
• Ensure City-wide compliance with procurement legislation, Trade Agreements, policies, by-laws, and best practices while achieving best value for taxpayer dollars.
• Seek guidance from internal and external legal counsel when required. Mediate and facilitate resolution of disputes between departments and suppliers, address post-award conflicts and mitigate issues as they arise.
• Lead and facilitate bid evaluation processes, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance. Provide procurement advice to departments on selecting the most appropriate procurement methodology and strategy.
• Plan and implement effective procurement strategies by monitoring market trends, commodity pricing, and technological developments to support innovative, value-driven purchasing.
• Analyze corporate spend data to assess contract and policy compliance, identify efficiencies, and support informed purchasing decisions.
• Ensure contract compliance, while managing contract lifecycles, including renewals, pricing negotiations, change orders, risk and insurance requirements, security (bonds), and vendor performance.
• Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage the electronic bid solicitation system to ensure a transparent, paperless, end-to-end process.
• Represent the City in cooperative procurement initiatives such as the Halton Cooperative Purchasing Group (HCPG).
• Prepare or support Delegated Authority and Council Award reports with relevant procurement insights.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favourable terms and ensure alignment with City requirements.
• Mediate and resolve disputes between City departments and vendors to support successful contract outcomes.
• Participate in departmental and corporate committees to bring a procurement perspective to long-term strategic decision-making.
• Participate in departmental steering committees and corporate teams to bring a procurement lens to discussions and support long-term strategic decision-making.
• Requirements
• You have a degree / diploma in Business or a related field. Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) accreditations is required. This is combined with 4 to 7 years of purchasing experience. Public sector experience is preferred.You bring a strategic, solutions-focused approach to your work, using your strengths in communication, negotiation, analytical thinking, and problem-solving to drive meaningful results. In this role, you’ll help mediate and resolve supplier issues, support strategic sourcing initiatives, and shape procurement practices across the organization. As part of a forward-thinking and collaborative team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to efficient, transparent, and innovative procurement operations that make a lasting impact.You bring a strategic, solutions-focused approach to your work. Your strengths in communication, negotiation, analytical-thinking, problem-solving will help you mediate and resolve supplier issues, support strategic sourcing initiatives, and influence corporate-wide procurement practices. Working as part of a forward-looking team, your collaborative and interpersonal skills provide you with the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to efficient, transparent, and innovative procurement operations.
• Accommodations
• In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at : hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
• Note to Applicants :
• We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.Come work with us at the City of Burlington!Ranked as the city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door.Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents.A career at the City boasts :
• A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together.
• A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements.
• A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work.
• A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement.
• A great pension and benefits package.
• Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather.
• Opportunities to continuously learn and grow.These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington.If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.

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