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. Procurement and Category Management (20000714)
- Capital Procurement (30000513) Shift: Posted On: 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. 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 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 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. manage projects; use office technology and applications; understand and apply administrative policies and procedures. Completion of a University Degree or College Diploma (Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management or equivalent), plus related procurement experience for complex requirements 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 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 Flexible, hybrid work approach supporting work-life balance TTC defined pension plan for full time employees Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and more 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. The TTC policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired where a conflict of interest exists. Full-time Purchasing #

📌 Senior Procurement Specialist (Ottawa)
🏢 Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
📍 Ottawa