DepartmentFinance
Job TypeRegular
Number of Positions1
AffiliationNon-Union
Compensation Range$45.34 - $48.04
Job SummaryReporting to the Manager of Procurement, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for providing professional expertise and advice on all procurement activities, including the review of client specifications and requirements in order to prepare, process and issue non-proprietary Bid Documents with a focus on procuring through best practices with the absolute highest value and quality Good/Services, in an e-procurement environment.
Job Duties IncludeThe following responsibilities and duties of this position include but are not limited to:
- Lead end-to-end competitive procurement: prepare, issue, open, analyze, and recommend awards for bid documents.
- Advise departments on optimal procurement and bid strategies; conduct needs assessments and develop complete bid packages (specifications, terms, instructions, special provisions).
- Manage eBidding processes, including issuing documents, responding to bidder inquiries, and releasing addenda.
- Evaluate bid submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all requirements.
- Provide guidance and ensure compliance on Procurement Bylaw, policies, procedures, contract management, vendor management, and related issues.
- Provide advice to internal clients, recommending appropriate procurement methods based on value, urgency, and commodity type.
- Recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and modernize processes.
- Set up vendors, items, and contracts in JD Edwards (VOR/VIP) and maintain contract pricing for new and renewed agreements.
- Maintain vendor records; support clients with purchase order and system troubleshooting.
Qualifications/Skills - Minimum 3-year post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, or an acceptable equivalent discipline.
- Holds professionally recognized Procurement designation Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB); Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP); or Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (NISCL or CSCMP), in good standing with the applicable governing body.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement experience, ideally in a municipal or public sector environment or other procurement experience with public sector training. Experience managing small to large procurement projects. Experience tendering construction projects is considered an asset.
- Experience in Bid Document administration, vendor performance administration, conflict resolution, good understanding and thorough knowledge of legislation that pertains to the Procurement function to ensure compliance.
- Strong knowledge and experience with contract law, sureties and contractual language related to creating and managing bid documentation (RFT, RFQ, RFP, RFI).
- Excellent analytical skills to identify procurement efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities. Lean training would be an asset.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) with the staff at all levels and the public.
- Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism, collaboration, tact, and diplomacy when supporting staff or vendors.
- Advanced or Intermediate proficiency in technology including Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
What is Offered to Staff - Compensation: We offer competitive pay that reflects the responsibilities of the position.
- Hours of Work: This is a unionized full-time position that works 35 hours per week. The hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Benefits: The Town offers full-time staff a comprehensive benefit package with paid sick and vacation leave; Parental Leave Top-up; Employee & Family Service Program; Health & Wellness Program; Town of Ajax Fitness Centre membership; plus a defined benefits pension (OMERS pension - https://www.omers.com/).
- Hybrid Work Environment: A flexible work arrangement, including the option to partially work from home is currently a possibility with this position, and can be discussed during the interview process.
How to ApplyIf this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please click the "Apply" button above and apply by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date:
September 30, 2026
Vacancy StatementAll job postings issued by the Town of Ajax are intended to fill existing vacant positions unless otherwise stated.
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