Procument Manager

Mace; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a candidate for a leadership role in a major national rail project in Toronto. The role involves delivering category management activities, overseeing team performance, and driving stakeholder relationships. Key requirements include experience in major rail programmes, strong commercial acumen, and proficiency in analytical tools. The position offers a salary between $100,000 - $150,000 based on experience and qualifications, and promotes an inclusive and flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering major rail or high-speed programmes.
• Strong understanding of construction market dynamics.
• Proficient in market analysis and due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver category management activities for functional excellence.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Support team development and performance management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

CIPS or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Analytical tools

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

This major national rail programme is focused on delivering a modern, electrified high-speed corridor that will strengthen connectivity between key urban centres. The scheme aims to significantly reduce journey times, enhance passenger capacity, and support long term decarbonisation goals. Development is progressing toward phased delivery over the next decade.

A leadership role with progression potential to procurement manager, engaging closely with internal and external stakeholders. Develops and implements category strategies, leading key workstreams and initiatives to deliver high-quality outcomes, meet targets and KPIs, and support the successful achievement of organisational goals.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Delivers category management activities to drive functional excellence.
• Builds strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Oversees daily team performance and achievement of targets.
• Conducts robust due diligence and market analysis.
• Drives process, performance and commercial value creation.
• Develops and implements strategic plans.
• Coordinates team activities and provides ongoing support, coaching and development.
• Supports net‑zero ambitions through proactive carbon reduction practices.

You’ll Need To Have

• Experience delivering major rail or high speed programmes, ideally within the design or early set up stages.
• Strong commercial acumen with confident negotiation skills.
• Solid construction and market understanding.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and analytical tools.
• Degree-educated; CIPS or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

Note: The estimated salary for this position is $100,000 - 150,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Our Values

Safety first - Going home safe and well

You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise

You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing

You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.