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Senior BuyerCity Of Windsor • Windsor, ON, Canada
Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

City Of Windsor • Windsor, ON, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$36.13 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Why Windsor?

Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

Job Title: Senior Buyer
Job Posting Number: 2026-0058
Posting Type: Internal & External
Posting Period: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Department: Purchasing
Union: C.U.P.E. Local 543
Position Status: Regular Full-Time
Job Code: 543077
Grade/Class: 0.16
Number of Positions: 1
Rate of Pay: $36.13 - $42.50 per hour
Hours of Work per Week: 40 hours
Shift Work Required: No

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, this position is responsible for:
  • Purchasing goods, services, and construction and is responsible for the related clerical duties for administrative purposes, in accordance with the Purchasing By-law;
  • Integrating purchases with other service areas when possible;
  • Preparing and maintains commercial and technical specifications for major purchases and volume items purchased on a regular basis, and selects method of procurement as required;
  • Issuing requests for prequalification, tenders, quotations or proposals;
  • Preparing bid summaries and evaluates and recommends for award;
  • Interviewing sales representatives and suppliers to keep abreast with market conditions;
  • Negotiating with vendors as required;
  • Liaising with civic business units and government agencies;
  • Assisting to establish and maintain the vendor management system;
  • Administering the City of Windsor Purchasing Card program including cardholder training and educational sessions, and assists and updates authorized and approved users of the purchasing card, including updating policies and procedures and ancillary forms;
  • Administering sole source purchases and roster lists and awards;
  • Administering and maintains the contract management and performance measurement system.
  • Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
  • Must stay up to date with the various Trade Agreements, Construction Act and other various acts, and trends in Law of Agency, Contract Law, Laws of Competitive Bidding.
  • Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma plus two (2) years of post secondary education from a Community College or University in the field of Finance/Accounting, Business, Office or Management or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalencies;
  • Must have or be working towards an accredited program leading to a designation in a Purchasing Program with Supply Chain Canada, the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders, or the Ontario Public Buyers Association (O.P.B.A.);
  • Must have the ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver’s Licence is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
  • Must be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Suite of Products including Word, Excel and Scheduler;
  • Must be capable of maintaining good relations with the public and other employees at all times;
  • PeopleSoft functional experience would be considered an asset.

Physical Demands:

  • The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Note:
  • Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
  • We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
  • Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
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