Manager, Purchasing and Risk Management

Overview

The Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that balances urban, rural and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence. In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Come see how you can make a difference.

Reporting directly to the Commissioner, Finance / Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Manager, Purchasing & Risk Management is responsible for purchasing, risk management, claims management, insurance and business continuity for the corporation. The role ensures public procurement compliance in accordance with provincial and federal statutes, regulations, municipal by-laws and policies and through continuous monitoring of critical trends in the industry. The Manager provides technical advice related to public procurement, negotiations, vendor performance, claim handling, Town insurance policy and advising and drafting contract insurance and risk management requirements to support a fair, open, transparent and accountable purchasing process.

Additionally, the Manager advances service excellence by developing governance protocols, reducing potential obstacles and risks, and fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. They actively participate in strategic planning and foster a culture of partnership and outstanding client support among the team. They employ a continuous improvement mindset, with strong customer service, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills, to provide innovative solutions aimed at driving optimal value and successful outcomes for the Town.

This role has a team of Buyers, Claims & Risk Analysts as direct reports.

As the Manager, Purchasing & Risk Management, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Provides leadership, consultation, support and interpretation of purchase and risk management-related issues and activities to Town Council, Senior Leadership Team, Managers, Town staff and external clients.
• Lead the creation, development, maintenance, and monitoring of a variety of procurement tools, documents, materials, and techniques to facilitate the comprehensive solicitation process from conception to contract close-out.
• Leads and implements continuous improvement initiatives and risk mitigation measures within Purchasing division through ongoing research of emerging best practice trends, legal rulings, legislation amendments and procurement case law.
• Direct and mentor purchasing staff in the service area, exercising the full range of managerial responsibilities, participate in recruitment, assign and oversee work, set performance standards, monitor performance and conduct performance reviews; assign overtime; approve vacation requests/grant time off; train staff.
• Consult with the Corporate Services team when required to ensure contracts and bid opportunities are in accordance with legislated requirements.
• Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned.

We are seeking an experienced professional with a post-secondary degree in Business/Public Administration, Supply Chain Management or closely related field. Our ideal candidate has a minimum of five (5) years’ related experience, preferably in local government finance, including experience working with elected officials and municipal financial planning and two (2) years’ experience in a management or supervisory capacity.

A recognized professional purchasing designation, such as Certified Supply Change Management Professional (CSCMP), Certified Public Purchasing Office (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) with the Purchasing Management Association of Canada or the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, or equivalent designation is an asset.

The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge and understanding of purchasing ethics of the Ontario Public Buyers Association, National Institute of Governmental Purchasing and Purchasing Management Association of…