Procurement Specialist

City of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Health, dental, vision

Professional development

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is seeking a Procurement Specialist in its Procurement and Category Management Department to manage procurement of goods and services at the lowest possible cost while ensuring quality. You will prepare tenders, evaluate proposals, and issue contract documents in accordance with TTC policies.

Applicants should have a post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant field, and an SCMP designation is an asset; experience in contract law, tendering, and supplier

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or university degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• SCMP designation is an asset.
• Experience with contract, tendering, procurement processes and related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services at the lowest possible cost while meeting quality and timelines.
• Prepare tenders/proposals, develop evaluation criteria, evaluate submissions, and recommend contract awards.
• Prepare and issue contract documents and respond to contractors and consultants on contractual matters.

Skills

Plan and organize

Analytical skills

Communication

Audit systems

Office applications

Education

Post-secondary diploma or university degree

SCMP designation (asset)

Tools

IFS

SAP

Oracle

BPCS/MAPICS/ERP

Job description

Requisition ID13496-Posted08/11/2026-Procurement and Category Management (20000714)-Vehicle Procurement (30000512)-Job Opportunity

Requisition ID: 13496
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Procurement and Category Management (20000714) - Vehicle Procurement (30000512)
Salary Information: $91,109.20 - $113,895.60
Pay Scale Group: 08SA (CAN/S/J/08SA)
Employment Type: Regular
New or Existing Vacancy : Existing (Hybrid)

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: August 11, 2026
Last Day to Apply: August 24, 2026

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:

Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.

Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.

The TTC currently has an opening within the Procurement and Category Management Department for a Procurement Specialist!

What You Will Do

You will conduct activities associated with the procurement of specific goods/services at the lowest possible price, consistent with the specified quality in the required time; perform procurement activities according to TTC policies,departmental procedures/guidelines, industry practice and professional standards; provide expertise in handling complex contracts for major commodities, services and maintenance type contracts.

You will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services necessary for the TTC’s operations at the lowest possible cost consistent with the specified quality in the required time; in compliance with TTC policies, industry standard and trade agreements (i.e. CFTA, CETA); liaise with user departments, vendors and other transit organizations to provide guidance and advice regarding commercial, financial and contractual matters; prepare competitive tender/proposals for goods and services, development of evaluation criteria for proposals, evaluations of commercial submissions and recommendations for contract awards; prepare and issue contract documents for the procurement of goods and services, standard letters, purchase orders and procurement tender/proposal documents and prepare responses to and correspondence with contractors and consultants regarding contractual and commercial matters.

You will review the client’s scope of work, specifications and requirements to ensure that prerequisites have been provided (e.g., budget/project approval, estimate, schedule, technical details, etc.); locate and develop alternate sources of supply for goods and services, particularly for single source items to increase competition and reduce costs of goods/service purchased and contribute to reports, briefing notes or status updates on diverse matters relating to the section's activities such as procurement, contract administration, inventory control, inspection visits, or projects.

In addition to the above, you will promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with TTC's commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC's policies and participate in the TTC's Customer Service Ambassador Program.

Skills

• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Apply analytical skills
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Audit systems, processes, and products
• Use office technology, software and applications

What Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post secondary college diploma or university degree in a relevant field or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
• Accreditation as a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), or similar designation, considered an asset
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of; contract and tendering law, purchasing, sales (of surplus assets, scrap material, etc.), contract administration principles, the procurement process and related tender/proposal evaluation and award activities as well as experience preparing related documentation
• Experience in using techniques for negotiating and expediting goods/services contracts; and knowledge of sources of supply, current prices for goods/services and related market trends
• Knowledge of freight and customs services related to procurement; and familiarity with materials management practices and large computer-based materials management systems
• Must be proficient in the use of a PC and software/applications related to the work (Microsoft Excel and Word, and materials management software such as IFS, SAP, Oracle, BPCS, MAPICS or other similar ERP software)
• Must have or rapidly acquire sound knowledge of relevant TTC Policies
• Must have well-developed organizational, administrative, interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills
• Sound judgement and highly developed reading comprehension and written communication skills are essential
• Valid non-probationary Class “G” driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle for visits to vendors and TTC properties

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, representation and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at [phone] or [e-mail] . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

General Prohibition in Hiring Process

The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
• All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
• During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
• You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.

Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.

Relatives of TTC Employees

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

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