Procurement Specialist

Trillium Rail Partners; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer Matching Retirement Program

Life insurance

Job summary

Trillium Rail Partners’ ECWE SRS project seeks a Procurement Specialist to support procurement, contract administration, and vendor management for the ECWE SRS package, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisitions.

You will coordinate RFPs/RFQs/ITTs, analyze bids, draft contracts, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate with engineering, construction, and project controls to align procurement with schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong procurement foundation.
• Knowledge of tendering procedures, contract law (CCDC/RAIC/FIDIC or equivalent).
• Experience in large infrastructure, transportation, or construction projects is preferred.
• Proficient in procurement systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end procurement for goods, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Prepare and issue RFPs, RFQs, and ITTs per project requirements.
• Analyze bids and support negotiations to secure favorable terms.
• Draft and process purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, project controls, and commercial teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules.
• Maintain procurement records and reporting documentation.
• Provide procurement status updates, cost forecasts, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, safety and quality standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

MS Office Suite

Job description

About the Project:

The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension will bring the Eglinton Crosstown LRT another 9.2 kilometres farther west, creating a continuous rapid transit line from the east end of Toronto into Mississauga. The Stations, Rail, and Systems (SRS) package encompasses the design, construction, integration, and commissioning of key project components.

Position Overview

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for supporting the procurement, contract administration, and vendor management functions for the ECWE SRS Project. This role will play a key part in ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of materials, equipment, subcontractors, and services, in alignment with project schedules, budgets, and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage end-to-end procurement activities for goods, equipment, and subcontracted services related to stations, rail, and systems packages.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and Invitations to Tender (ITTs) in compliance with procurement policies and project requirements.
• Analyze bids, conduct commercial evaluations, and support negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors to secure competitive pricing and terms.
• Draft, review, and process purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and change orders.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, project controls, and commercial teams to ensure technical and schedule requirements are captured in procurement documents.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including supplier communications, contracts, and reporting documentation.
• Support project reporting requirements by providing procurement status updates, cost forecasts, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, safety, and quality standards, as well as Metrolinx and consortium requirements.
• Assist in resolving supplier disputes, claims, or performance issues.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of procurement or contract administration experience, preferably within large infrastructure, transportation, or construction projects.
• Knowledge of procurement practices, tendering procedures, and contract law (CCDC/RAIC/FIDIC or equivalent).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and collaborative project environment.
• Professional certification (SCMP, CPSM, PMP, or equivalent) considered an asset.

What TRP Can Offer You:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Matching Retirement Program
• Life insurance

At TRP, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.