The Corporate Buyer is responsible for providing procurement services for a wide variety of goods and services required by various City business units. This includes bid document preparation and management, vendor communication, market research, strategic sourcing and the promotion of open, fair and transparent procurement processes.

Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, you will provide competitive sourcing, procurement support, and oversee supplier performance to ensure effective supply and delivery of inventoried and non-stock parts, goods, and services that support the City's operations, as well as support strategic competitive sourcing initiatives. Your advanced skill and subject matter expertise will be critical to your success in building trusting business relationships and demonstrating credibility, capability, reliability, and an ethical organizational-wide focus regarding procurement processes.

STATUS: Non-Permanent Term (up to 12 months with the possibility of extension to 24 months)

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week

PAY RATE: $41.35 per hour

 

In this role, you will:

• Advise internal clients on the City’s purchasing policies and procedures.
• Utilize various procurement tools and guide the competitive bid process.
• Purchase goods/services at the most favourable price consistent with quality, quantity and specifications requirements.
• Communicate with clients/vendors on the evaluation process, delivery and billing issues.
• Ensure the Corporation receives the best value.
• Oversee planning and execution of all strategic sourcing strategies including RFP support, evaluation criteria development and internal business unit and external supplier communication.
• Deliver sustainable value, mitigating risk, and obtaining cost efficiencies for the City through a thorough understanding of and early engagement with business area partners, to determine requirements, identify demand opportunities, and develop and execute strategies accordingly.
• Identify and prioritize inventoried and non-stock goods and supply chain services, and align resources required to meet each business unit’s unique procurement needs.
• Develop and implement overall strategies including strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, demand management, process improvement, and total cost of ownership models, where appropriate.
• Lead the contract scope development, evaluation, negotiation, management, and close-out to monitor performance, compliance, and progress including all relevant communications and documentation.
• Act as the primary interface with the supplier to plan for successful contract delivery outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Trade Agreements in Procurement and Supply Chain activities.

 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or equivalent is preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of diversified procurement or supply chain management experience in a centralized procurement environment, performing competitive procurement.
• Specialized knowledge and experience in procurement, including public sector purchasing trade agreements, partnerships, and regulations.
• Hands-on understanding of contract formats and contract law.
• Additional training in financial management, public administration, government relations, project management, and/or change management is an asset.
• Knowledge in project management tools, operations, facility or fleet maintenance, or financial management is an asset.
• Successful strategic thinking skills with a results-oriented mindset and agility to successfully navigate change.
• Experience working with modern ERPs.
• Proven planning and organizational skills to make timely decisions and manage delivery, combined with the ability to prioritize workloads and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills for solving complex and sensitive issues.
• Advanced verbal communication and relationship skills, to successfully interact with a diverse group of executives, colleagues, staff, and suppliers.
• Effective written communication and presentation skills, including report writing.
• Adherence to a high standard of integrity, ethical behaviour, and respect in the workplace towards all stakeholders.

 

For further information on this opportunity, please contact:

Tyler Kacsor, Supply Chain Manager at 403-320-3961 or tyler.kacsor@lethbridge.ca

 

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume with cover letter, online by clicking on “Apply” at the top of this screen.

Applicants must apply online. We are unable to accept paper copies of resumes or applications sent via email.

 

Closing Date: April 1, 2026, at 4:00PM MST

                                          

All applicants are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

                                                                                                                  

The City of Lethbridge (www.lethbridge.ca) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta.

 

The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.

             

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