Buyer at City of Edmonton

Job Number: 54115

Looking for a challenging and impactful role where you can further develop your procurement expertise? As a Buyer with our team, you'll be a key player in shaping the City's future while supporting the needs of today.

You will be part of a supportive team where you’ll manage procurements for projects of varying complexity, from office supplies to infrastructure initiatives like recreation centers and LRT construction. Using your professional judgment, diplomacy, and strong time management skills, you will provide advice to our business partners, lead end-to-end procurement processes. Your role will be to balance , and ensure we get the best value for the city while maintaining transparency and integrity.

If you are an experienced procurement professional ready to take on significant responsibility and make a tangible difference, we encourage you to apply.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with business partners to develop sourcing strategies for low to intermediate complexity procurements, including competitive and non-competitive processes
• Compose and manage various RFx documents and evaluation plans, ensuring all processes are compliant with City policies, trade agreements, and applicable best practices
• Facilitate RFx evaluations, consensus scoring, and lower-risk negotiations with suppliers
• Create and review contract and Purchase Order documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Provide expert advice to business and community partners and collaborators on procurement procedures and best practices
• Conduct research on suppliers and market trends to ensure the City utilizes effective sourcing methods
• Draft correspondence to unsuccessful suppliers and facilitate professional supplier debriefings
• May represent the City as part of a team representing the City by providing advice and guidance to potential bidders and suppliers by helping them gain a greater understanding of the City’s procurement processes
• Other related responsibilities

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma AND a Supply Management Training (SMT) Diploma from the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) or equivalent
• A minimum of four (4) years of diversified experience in procurement, contract management, or supply chain management; OR
• Minimum completion of level 2 towards the SCMP designation, or a two-year post-secondary diploma (or higher) in business, public administration, or a related field, PLUS four (4) years of directly related procurement experience; OR
• High School Diploma AND a minimum of six (6) years of directly related work experience in a procurement or supply chain role

Assets:

• Experience and knowledge specifically within public sector procurement
• Practical experience utilizing ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Completion of a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation from the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) or a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) or equivalent designation is considered an asset.

Skills required for success:

• Thorough knowledge of procurement practices, tender and contract law, and trade agreements
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to identify risks and mitigation strategies
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills to lead meetings and maintain professional relationships with collaborators and suppliers
• Ability to work highly independently and adapt to rapidly changing situations and conflicting priorities
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides)
• Alignment to the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits

Up to 4 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $35.922 - $44.943 (Hourly); $75,005.14 - $93,840.98 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: RD / SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Buyer - 8Hr Posting Date: Jan 7, 2026 Closing Date: Jan 21, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MST) Number of Openings (up to): 4 - Permanent Full-time Union : CSU 52 Department: Corporate Procurement and Supply Services Work Location(s): Century Place, 8th Floor, 9803 - 102A Avenue Edmonton T5J 3A3