Senior Procurement Specialist (Construction) (11179)

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC); Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 96,460 - 120,611; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work approach

Comprehensive health benefits

TTC defined pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading transit authority in Ontario is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist (Construction) to coordinate procurement activities for high-value contracts. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and significant experience in public sector procurement. This full-time position includes a hybrid work environment and offers comprehensive health benefits and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Public sector or transit procurement experience.
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement principles.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage commercial meetings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement efforts and maintain schedule requirements.
• Prepare and administer post-award contract activities.
• Facilitate procurement negotiations for complex contracts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Project management

Use of office technology

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in Business, Commerce, or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Senior Procurement Specialist (Construction) (11179) – TTC

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Procurement Specialist (Construction) in the Procurement and Category Management Department.

Job Information

Requisition ID: 11179

Number of Vacancies: 4

Department: Procurement and Category Management (20000714) - Capital Procurement (30000513)

Salary: CA$96,460.00 - CA$120,611.40 per year

Employment Type: Regular

Weekly Hours: 35

Shift: Day

Posted On: August 28, 2025

Last Day to Apply: September 11, 2025

The TTC is North America’s third largest transit system and is focused on moving Toronto forward through its 2024-2028 Corporate Plan – Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities. The TTC values equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in all aspects of its work.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will coordinate and administer day-to-day activities related to bidding/contract pre-award and contract administration for complex, high-value construction, design/build, and engineering/architectural consultant contracts, in accordance with TTC policy and departmental procedures.

You will liaise with end user customers and staff to coordinate procurement efforts and maintain schedule requirements.

You will review, comment, and recommend revisions on statements of work, scope of services, terms of reference, and technical specifications.

You will develop evaluation criteria, weighting, and submission requirements for evaluating proposals.

You will perform market research and outreach to public entities to ensure competitiveness of procurement calls, leveraging best practices and process improvements.

You will coordinate and chair procurement negotiations for non-competitive and other negotiated contracts, as well as pre-bid meetings, site tours, kick-off meetings, debriefings, and minutes.

You will respond to supplier complaints and defend the corporate position while facilitating evaluation discussions with internal stakeholders. You will read proposals and document the rationale for evaluation decisions for all submissions.

You will prepare, process, coordinate, and administer post-award contract activities, and communicate with contractors and consultants on contractual and commercial matters.

You will administer work plans/assignment releases, payments, RFQs, contract amendments, and change directives.

You will prepare and contribute to reports on procurement/contract administration progress, budgets, labour/material cost distribution, client requirements, and management-approved projects.

You will promote a respectful, inclusive work environment aligned with TTC commitments under OHRC and AODA, and TTC policies.

Skills

Plan and organize activities to meet organizational goals; apply analytical skills; communicate effectively; manage projects; use office technology and applications; understand and apply administrative policies and procedures.

What Do You Bring?

• Completion of a University Degree or College Diploma (Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management or equivalent), plus related procurement experience for complex requirements
• Accreditation/certification from a professional association (e.g., Supply Chain Management Association Ontario, Ontario Public Buyer’s Association) or equivalent
• Public sector or transit procurement experience; strong knowledge of public sector procurement principles, processes, methods, and practices
• Strong experience with construction law acts
• Facilitating and managing commercial confidential meetings
• Strong negotiation skills; ability to develop strategies, plan schedules, and chair complex negotiations on commercial, legal, and technical issues
• Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of CETA/CFTA trade agreements relevant to public sector procurement
• Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and related accessibility requirements

What Do We Offer?

• Diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture with opportunities for growth
• Flexible, hybrid work approach supporting work-life balance
• TTC defined pension plan for full-time employees
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and more
• Professional development opportunities through learning programs and well-being support

The TTC is committed to equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion. We encourage applications from all, including Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Accommodations are available upon request during the recruitment process. Please contact Talent Management at [phone]. Any accommodation information is confidential.

The TTC policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired where a conflict of interest exists. If selected for an interview, you must disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a TTC employee.

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

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing