Procurement Specialist

KDDI Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Course reimbursement

Benefits from day one

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Recognition program

Paid time off

Job summary

Telehouse Canada is seeking a Procurement Specialist to source network equipment, IT systems, software, and services. You will build tender analyses, negotiate terms, and coordinate with engineering and finance to ensure timely, compliant procurement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement within telecom or IT, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with ERP and Excel for data analysis. This role offers a hybrid schedule and opportunities to optimize purchasing workflows.

Qualifications

• 5 years of procurement experience in telecommunications, IT, or related technical industries.
• Hands-on experience in vendor selection, price negotiation, and delivery coordination.
• Ability to read and understand contracts and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel (quotations, cost comparison, data analysis).
• Experience supporting RFP/RFQ processes and working with telecom carriers or system integrators.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for network equipment, IT systems, software, and engineering services.
• Collect and compare quotations, technical specifications, and commercial terms. Build tender analysis reports for Executive review.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service conditions with suppliers.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations and finance teams to clarify requirements and ensure smooth procurement processes.
• Create and manage purchase orders in ERP systems and track delivery and contract terms.
• Prepare reports on cost trends, supplier performance, and purchasing activities.

Skills

Vendor selection

Price negotiation

Data center knowledge

Contract reading

Cross-functional coordination

Education

CSCMP

SCMP

CPP

APICS CPIM

CSCP

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Salary Range

$80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

About Us

Telehouse Canada is a leading data center service provider, a subsidiary of KDDI Corporation, a Fortune 500 global telecommunications company. Telehouse operates a worldwide network of carrier‑neutral data centers located in major metropolitan and business hubs, including London, Paris, Frankfurt, New York, and Tokyo. In Canada, Telehouse operates three interconnected data centers in downtown Toronto, forming one of the country’s most established connectivity hubs. Our facilities provide direct access to a dense ecosystem of carriers, cloud providers, ASPs, and ISPs, enabling fast, low‑latency connectivity to key North American markets. Telehouse Canada serves organizations across a wide range of industries that depend on secure, resilient, and highly connected infrastructure.

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Reports to: VP, Corporate Management

Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type: Hybrid

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for network equipment, IT systems, software, and engineering services.
• Collect and compare quotations, technical specifications, and commercial terms. Build tender analysis reports for Executive review.
• Conduct basic supplier assessments (quality, delivery performance, compliance).
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service conditions with suppliers.
• Support cost‑reduction initiatives through competitive bidding and market research.
• Maintain negotiation records and provide analysis to Executive team.
• Create and manage purchase orders in ERP systems.
• Ensure accuracy of order details, delivery dates, and contract terms.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies, delays, or quality issues.
• Work closely with engineering, operations and finance teams to clarify requirements and ensure smooth procurement processes.
• Track delivery schedules and communicate status updates to project teams.
• Maintain procurement data, supplier information, and price lists.
• Prepare reports on cost trends, supplier performance, and purchasing activities.
• Support audits and compliance checks.
• Assist in improving procurement workflows and documentation.
• Contribute to standardization of purchasing procedures and tools.

Qualifications

• 5 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in telecommunications, IT, or related technical industries.
• Hands‑on experience in vendor selection, price negotiation, and delivery coordination.
• Basic understanding of network equipment, Data center related equipment, or technical services.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel (quotations, cost comparison, data analysis).
• Ability to read and understand contracts and technical specifications.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Experience working with telecom carriers, network equipment vendors, or system integrators.
• Familiarity with procurement processes for network infrastructure (wireless, optical, IP).
• Strong understanding in Data center operations and colocation service.
• Strong market knowledge and relationships.
• Knowledge of import/export procedures or logistics.
• Experience supporting RFP/RFQ processes.
• Certified Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) or CPP (Certified Purchasing Professional), APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) and CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented with high accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Flexibility to match custom deployments and projects.
• Proactive problem‑solving and follow‑through.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support team objectives.

Why you’ll love it here

• Hybrid work environment
• Course reimbursement (up to $1000 per calendar year)
• Benefits as soon as you start
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Recognition program
• Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick and personal days
• Regular team social gatherings

Telehouse Canada is committed to creating an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.