Senior Procurement Specialist (Information Technology) (11401)

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC); Ontario; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist focusing on Information Technology with expertise in managing complex procurements. The role involves preparing RFPs, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency. A qualified candidate will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills with a background in public sector procurement.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid work approach

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Comprehensive health benefits package

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Completion of a University Degree or College Diploma, preferably in Business or Supply Chain Management.
• 5+ years of public sector procurement experience.
• Previous experience with IT procurements is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Bids (RFBs).
• Coordinate procurement negotiation meetings and evaluate proposals.
• Develop evaluation criteria and author commercial analysis for contract awards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Communication

Education

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

Accreditation from Supply Chain Management Association Ontario or Ontario Public Buyer’s Association

Job description

Senior Procurement Specialist (Information Technology) (11401)

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Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) provided pay range

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Base pay range

CA$96,460.00/yr - CA$120,611.40/yr

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 11401

Number of Vacancies: 1

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

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

Employment Type: Temporary until December 31, 2027

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

Last Day to Apply: June 20, 2025

Reports to: Category Manager

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.

Reporting to the Category Manager, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating and administering the day-to-day activities associated with procurements relating to complex, and high value contracts, in Information Technology Services: acquiring technology products, services, and solutions which includes identifying needs, evaluating suppliers, and selecting the right hardware, software, and services to enhance operational efficiency.

What You Will Do

As Senior Procurement Specialist (Information Technology) you will prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs) / Request for Bids (RFBs), Negotiated Request for Proposals (NRFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Advance Contract Award Notices (ACAN), Request for Quotes (RFQs) and Pre-qualification processes (RFSQ)

You will be liaising and providing guidance to end user customers and staff to co-ordinate procurement efforts and maintain schedule requirements

In your role, you will review, comment, and recommend revisions as appropriate on statements of work/scope of services/terms of reference/technical specifications

The incumbent of this role develops evaluation criteria, weighting, and submission requirements for use in evaluating proposals

This role will require you to perform market research through outreach to other public entities to ensure continued competitiveness for procurement calls utilizing best practices and process improvements

You will coordinate and chair procurement negotiation meetings for non-competitive and other negotiated contracts in addition to coordinating and chairing pre-bid meetings or site tours for bidders/proponents, kick-off meetings, debriefing meetings with unsuccessful bidders, and prepares and issues minutes of meetings

The selected candidate responds to complaints from suppliers and defends corporate position while facilitating consensus evaluation meetings with internal customer stakeholders, reads all proposals and documents the discussion and rationale for categories outlined as evaluation criteria for all submissions received in response to RFxs

Your role will be to author commercial analysis and recommendations for award reports, and prepares final contract documents

You will lead end-to-end procurement activities for high-value and strategic goods or services, develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with business goals.

You will negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers

And of course, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure procurement solutions support operational objectives

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Completion of a University Degree or College Diploma, preferably in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a combination of education, experience and training deemed to be equivalent; combined with related work experience in the procurement of complex requirements
• Accreditation/certification from a professional association such as Supply Chain Management Association Ontario, or Ontario Public Buyer’s Association, or equivalent is required
• Previous experience with IT procurements is required
• 5+ years of public sector procurement experience, thorough knowledge of public sector procurement principles and practical experience of procurement processes, methods, and practices
• Developing and overseeing the procurement process for both binding and non-binding procurements
• Facilitating and managing Commercial Confidential Meetings
• Good negotiation skills and the ability to develop strategies, plan schedules and chair complex negotiations regarding commercial, legal, and technical issues
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the CETA/CFTA trade agreements pertaining to public sector procurement
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees
• Note: Candidates' resumes must demonstrate the required skills and qualifications for consideration.

Skills

Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals

Apply analytical skills

Communicate in a variety of mediums

Use office technology, software and applications

Manage projects

Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures

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.

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]. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

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