Job summary

The City of Toronto is hiring a Supervisor of Purchasing in Toronto, Ontario for a full time temporary role. The position which operates from 61 Front Street West serves as the head of procurement activities for Toronto Public Health while providing support for the division’s purchasing systems and contract management and vendor operations.

Why this job is a good opportunity

Full time role with weekday hours and hybrid work setting
Leadership position within Toronto Public Health
Involvement with procurement systems, contracts and policy development
Chance to lead staff training and large purchasing projects
Strong public sector workplace focused on growth

Jobs in Toronto, Ontario

Toronto has a large public sector workforce with strong demand for procurement, finance and supply chain professionals. This role supports Toronto Public Health operations and plays an important part in managing purchasing services for one of the city’s major divisions.

Salary insights

You will find that the salary range for this position is from $94,905.00 – $128,386.00 per year.

Frequently asked questions

What does a Supervisor Purchasing do?

The Supervisor Purchasing position controls all purchase related operations while supervising employees and assisting with contract management for all purchased goods and services. The responsibilities of the position extend to managing vendor relationships, overseeing purchasing systems, conducting compliance assessments and developing purchase related strategies.

Is this a full time job?

Yes. Yes, this position requires full time work for a period of 12 months which serves as a temporary assignment.

What skills are required?

Procurement management, contract administration, SAP Ariba, S4 HANA, purchasing systems, staff leadership, vendor management, policy interpretation, report preparation, budgeting, conflict resolution, thinking, customer service, Microsoft Office as well as project coordination

Employer Name : City of Toronto
Position : Supervisor Purchasing
No. of vacancies : 1
Salary : $94,905.00 – $128,386.00 per year
Employment Type : Temporary – Full-time
NOC code : 64166
Location : 61 Front St. W., 2nd Floor, Toronto, M5J 1E5, Ontario, Canada

Job description

Supervise the full procurement process for Toronto Public Health
Lead and support purchasing staff
Prepare and distribute purchasing and contract documents
Review specifications and oversee RFQ processes
Provide guidance on SAP and Ariba
Monitor contract spending and vendor compliance
Develop procurement training materials and lead training sessions
Maintain purchasing reports, statistics and service level agreements
Support purchasing policy implementation and process improvements
Work with vendors, divisions and management to resolve procurement issues

Job requirements

Candidates for this position need to have completed post-secondary education in business accounting economics purchasing supply chain management or any related field, or they can qualify through equivalent educational and professional experience.
Considerable use of procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, RPGS or S4/HANA
Background leading and training staff in a fast paced service environment
Strong knowledge of municipal purchasing regulations and procurement practices
Strong organizational, leadership and problem solving abilities
Certification in procurement or purchasing is considered an asset

How to apply

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