Senior Procurement Specialist

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC); Canada; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transit organization in Canada is hiring a Senior Procurement Specialist to oversee complex capital project procurement. This role involves managing contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and preparing specialized procurement documentation. Candidates should have relevant education and certifications, as well as experience in a public sector procurement environment. The position supports a hybrid work model and emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible hybrid work approach

Support for professional development

Defined pension plan

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or degree in a relevant discipline.
• Professional purchasing certification or active enrolment with a professional body is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing practices and contract tendering law.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of complex capital project requirements.
• Prepare unique contract documentation like RFPs and RFQs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and standards.

Skills

Procurement of complex requirements

Contract negotiation

Market research

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in relevant discipline

Professional purchasing certification

Tools

Electronic bidding portal

Contract management software

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 12395

Number of Vacancies: 3

Department: Procurement and Category Management (20000714) - Operating Procurement (30000512)

Salary Information: $96,460.00 - $120,611.40

Pay Scale Group: 09SA (CAN/S/J/09SA)

Employment Type: Regular

New or Existing Vacancy: New (Hybrid)

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday & Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: January 16, 2026

Last Day to Apply: January 30, 2026

The TTC Corporate Plan

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 full Plan can be viewed on ttc.ca.

Career Opportunity

The TTC currently has 3 permanent positions for the Senior Procurement Specialist role within our dynamic Procurement and Category Management Department!

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement of complex capital project requirements, including high-value, specialized, and hard-to-source products and services, in strict compliance with TTC’s Procurement Policies and departmental procedures.

Your will develop, maintaining, and preparing unique and project-specific contract documentation such as RFPs, RFQs, NRFPs, RFIs, AGAN, and other procurement instruments.

You will lead contract negotiations and manage approvals for the acquisition of complex goods and services related to capital projects (e.g., engineering and construction services, major infrastructure contracts, specialized consulting agreements, and technical services). Additionally, you will prepare standard letters, forms, and procurement tender/proposal documents to support project delivery within TTC’s operational and regulatory framework.

The selected incumbent will ensure procurement related activities are in compliance with TTC policies, industry standard, and trade agreements (i.e. CFTA, CETA). Responsibilities include reviewing client requirements, developing procurement strategies, issuing tenders and RFPs, evaluating bids, negotiating contracts, and preparing recommendation reports. The role also involves providing expert guidance on commercial, financial, and contractual matters, and implementing effective procurement schedules and evaluation methodologies to support strategic sourcing initiatives.

The selected incumbent will market research, risk assessments, and vendor prequalification to ensure competitiveness and compliance. and coordinate and facilitate meetings (pre-bid, site tours, kick-offs, debriefs), manage communications with bidders, and oversee consensus evaluations.

You will utilize TTC’s electronic bidding portal for documentation and scoring and prepare award recommendations and reports as well as support contract finalization, execution, and cost reduction initiatives, while contributing to continuous improvement in procurement practices.

The successful candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and public sector partners to provide expert advice on contractual matters. Responsibilities include developing category strategies, resolving contract-related issues, and market trends, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. The role also involves driving strategic supplier selection to enhance service, quality, value, and risk management across assigned procurement categories.

You will assist the Category Manager in the training and guidance of the team while assisting with the implementation of industry best practices initiatives in their category portfolio.

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

What Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a relevant discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
• Professional purchasing certification or active enrolment with a professional body working towards certifications considered an asset
• Industry designation (i.e. SCMP, CSCP, CIPS) is considered an asset
• Experience in the procurement of various complex requirements is considered an asset
• Experience working in a diverse Public Sector procurement environment is considered an asset
• Knowledge and experience in purchasing, sales, category management, the procurement process and related tender/proposal evaluation and award activities
• Sound knowledge of leading supply management/strategic sourcing practices and knowledge of and ability to prepare commercial contract documents
• Includes strong proficiency of various competitive procurement methods such as Advance Contract Award Notices (ACANs), Request for Information (RFIs), Request for Bids (RFBs), RFPs, Negotiation-RFPs, and Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Knowledge and experience in purchasing, sales, Category Management, the procurement process and related tender/proposal evaluation and award activities
• Sound knowledge of leading supply management/strategic sourcing practices; contract and tendering law techniques for negotiating and expediting goods/services contracts; and knowledge of and ability to prepare commercial contract documents
• Knowledge of sources of supply, current prices for goods/services and related market trends; commodities and future markets; information technology, materials management; and of applicable customs charges and sales taxes
• Valid non-probationary class "G" driver’s license and a personal vehicle for use to visit vendors and TTC properties
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, client departments, outside industry associations and other public authorities.

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.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• 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.

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