Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Project

This major national rail programme focuses on delivering a up-to-date, electrified high‑speed corridor that will strengthen connectivity between key urban centres. The scheme aims to significantly reduce journey times, enhance passenger capacity, and support long‑term decarbonisation goals. Development is progressing toward phased delivery over the next decade. The role leads the category management function, guiding category leads to deliver excellence and embed continuous improvement. It provides clear direction, performance management and technical development while building strong executive‑level relationships, shaping and delivering end‑to‑end strategies, identifying opportunities and driving impactful outcomes, acting as a professional, effective and inspiring role model.

You'll Be Responsible For

- Leads group‑wide category management and high‑value tenders.
- Builds strategic senior and C‑suite partnerships.
- Provides expert due diligence and market insight.
- Drives process, performance and commercial value creation.
- Develops and embeds strategic plans.
- Influences and negotiates on critical decisions.
- Delivers objectives in complex environments.
- Champions net‑zero delivery through proactive carbon management.

You’ll Need To Have

- Experience delivering major rail or high‑speed programmes, ideally within the design or early set‑up stages.
- Strong commercial, tender and executive‑level negotiation expertise.




- Proven project experience with confident stakeholder influence.
- Highly effective communicator with advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Degree‑educated; CIPS or equivalent professional qualifications preferred.

Note: The estimated salary for this position is $250,000 - $300,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Benefits

We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Our Values

- Safety first – Going home safe and well: Champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations.
- Client focus – Deliver on the promise: Lead on cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long‑term relationships with clients.
- Integrity – Always do the right thing: Lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives aligned with business and legislative compliance obligations.
- Create opportunity – For our people to excel: Mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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📌 Procument Director (Toronto)
🏢 Mace
📍 Toronto