Senior Buyer (2026-45)

Mission is located on the unceded, ancestral, and shared territory of the Stó:lō Peoples, specifically on Leq’á:mel, Semá:th, Máthexwi, Kwantlen, Sq’éwlets, and Katzie traditional territories in the lower mainland of BC. Nestled on the southern coastal mountain slopes overlooking the lush Fraser River Valley, Mission is a rapidly growing and dynamic community of approximately 41,500 residents, 20 kilometers north of the US border and 70 kilometers east of Vancouver. Although Mission is part of a broader metropolitan area, it still maintains its distinct and welcoming small-town flavor.

The City of Mission is seeking an experienced, strategic, and service-oriented Senior Buyer to join our Finance team. This full-time position plays an important role in supporting essential municipal operations by leading complex procurement activities and providing professional purchasing advice to internal departments.

Reporting within the Finance Department, the Senior Buyer will prepare and administer tenders, requests for proposals, contracts, and service agreements; coordinate competitive procurement processes; evaluate supplier submissions; negotiate terms; and support contract and supplier-performance management. The successful candidate will ensure purchasing activities achieve best value while complying with City policies, applicable trade agreements, legal requirements, budget constraints, and project schedules. This role will also contribute to improving procurement systems and processes, identifying and managing supply-chain risks, and providing guidance and training to procurement staff and internal clients.

The ideal candidate has completed Grade 12 or equivalent and holds a professional supply chain designation, such as SCMP or CSCL, or a related degree or diploma, combined with at least five years of progressively responsible experience performing complex procurement functions. Experience in a municipal or broader public-sector environment is preferred. Candidates will have strong knowledge of procurement and contract law, competitive bidding practices, trade agreements, negotiation, risk management, and supplier relations. Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with experience using procurement and ERP systems such as Euna Procurement and Unit4, are preferred.

The successful candidate will be a highly organized and collaborative professional with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence is required. Forklift certification is also required; training and certification will be provided to the successful candidate.

This is a full-time position working Tuesday to Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an hourly wage of $53.44 based on the 2025 rate. Please note, this is a new job description and classification that is under review by the union subject to change. The City of Mission offers a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, upon completion of probation.

Requirements

Applications must be submitted online at mission.ca/careers .; We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.