Corporate Buyer

Position Summary

The Corporate Buyer is responsible for providing procurement expertise and purchasing support to departments across the City of Peterborough. Reporting to the Director of Materials Management, this position coordinates and administers procurement activities for goods, services, and construction in compliance with the City's Procurement By-law, applicable legislation, and trade treaty requirements. The Corporate Buyer develops and manages procurement documents, supports competitive bidding processes, administers the City's electronic procurement platform and ERP systems, and provides guidance to departmental staff throughout the procurement lifecycle. This role also assists with contract administration, vendor management, purchasing compliance, and corporate purchasing initiatives to ensure transparent, efficient, and effective procurement practices across the corporation.

Qualifications and Other Pertinent Details

Requires a three-year college diploma in a business-related field and 5 years related experience.
Completion of, or willingness to complete a professionally recognized public procurement designation
(Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified
Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP), or the National Institute of Government
Procurement NIGP-CPP. Must demonstrate attention to detail, have accurate data entry skills and
have advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Acrobat Adobe and electronic
bidding platforms, such as Bids & Tenders. Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft
Teams preferred. Must have advanced organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage
competing priorities and coordinate a number of concurrent tasks. Must have well developed
interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) to build effective relationships within the
corporation and to be able to work both collaboratively with client divisions and independently. Must
have the ability to identify inconsistencies or errors in staff reports, as well as bid documents, to
mitigate procurement risk. Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision and be a team
player with a commitment to quality service.

Compensation

CUPE Local 126

Job Class 11

Hourly Rate: $45.49 - $47.52

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time, up to 18 Months

1 Vacancy

Position Start Date: Beginning of January 2027

Hours of Work and Location

City Hall, 500 George St N.

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Advertisement Closing Date

Friday November 20, 2026 at 11:59pm

Accommodation Needs and Protection of Privacy

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