Senior Procurement Specialist

ONxpress; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental program

RRSP with company matching

Performance-based bonus program

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Toronto seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to oversee procurement for major infrastructure projects. You will lead procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with project strategies. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in procurement, with strong negotiation and analytical skills. Offering a competitive salary between $85,000 and $110,000 annually with additional benefits, this role promises to impact the region's rail infrastructure significantly.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement within large infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction-related materials and services.
• Solid understanding of contract law and public/private sector tendering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute procurement activities in alignment with project strategies.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Manage supplier and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Procurement or supply chain management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Relationship management

Education

Post-secondary education in supply chain management

Job description

Metrolinx’s GO Expansion program is delivering more GO service across the network, including the capacity to deliver two-way service every 15 minutes or better on core routes. Work is already underway on new track, station renovations and infrastructure upgrades on parts of the Lakeshore, Stouffville, Kitchener and Barrie lines. The investment will generate thousands of new jobs and economic opportunities across the region. The ONxpress Civil Joint Venture is comprised of Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc. and FCC Canada Ltd. This multidisciplinary team leads the delivery of civil and track works, leveraging global expertise to introduce innovative solutions across the GO Transit network.

What You Will Do

• Lead and execute procurement activities in alignment with approved project procurement strategies, budgets, schedules, and corporate policies.
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with all project procurement, commercial, and safety policies.
• Develop sourcing strategies for complex, high-value, and high-risk packages, incorporating total cost of ownership principles.
• Prepare and oversee the development of bid documents, including RFQs, RFPs, tender packages, scopes of work, bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Draft, review, and approve procurement-related contractual documents, including purchase orders, subcontracts, and amendments.
• Provide detailed reporting, analysis, and recommendations on procurement performance, risks, variances, and market conditions.
• Manage supplier and stakeholder relationships, acting as the primary escalation point for complex procurement and commercial matters.
• Coordinate logistics and expediting activities for critical materials and site deliveries to support construction schedules.
• Maintain a high level of data integrity within procurement and enterprise systems.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support to junior procurement team members as required.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, commercial, legal, and finance teams to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.

What You Will Bring

• 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably within large infrastructure or construction projects.
• Post-secondary education in supply chain management, business, engineering, construction management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong technical knowledge of construction-related materials, equipment, and services.
• Advanced understanding of procurement principles, ethical sourcing practices, and contract management.
• Solid knowledge of contract law, commercial negotiations, and public/private sector tendering processes (RFQs, RFPs, tenders).
• Proven ability to manage complex, concurrent procurement activities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• A collaborative, service-oriented mindset with the confidence to influence and lead without direct authority.

Expected compensation for this role is between $85,000.00-110,000.00 annually. Base salaries are determined according to multiple factors including skills, experience and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into consideration. In addition to base salary ONxpress also offers a comprehensive medical and dental program, RRSP with company matching and the potential to participate in our discretionary, performance based bonus program.

This role is a backfill position.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, ONxpress may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ONxpress’ AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified ONxpress team members.

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This position is with ONxpress Civils (“CJV” aka the Design & Construction team); the project segment responsible for the modernization and modification of the key area network, including countless innovations in the way the regional rail infrastructure is built.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.

• We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].