Senior Procurement Specialist in Winnipeg

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system, has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities. This plan continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s vision and mission statements promote environmental, social equity, and economic benefits.

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.

We currently have an opening for a Senior Procurement Specialist within our Procurement and Category Management Department!

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for the procurement of complex categories of spend, including high value and hard-to-source products and services in accordance with TTC’s Policies and Department procedures.
• Assist the Category Manager in training and guidance of the team while implementing industry best practices initiatives.
• Collaboratively work with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Maintain, develop, and prepare specific contract documents for the procurement of complex services.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with TTC policies, industry practices, and trade agreements.
• Review and assess client scope of work/specifications and requirements.
• Evaluate procurement requirements, issue tenders/proposals, evaluate bid responses, negotiate if applicable, and provide technical procurement expertise.
• Liaise with client departments, vendors, and other organizations regarding commercial, financial, and contractual matters.
• Assist with reviewing and developing category procurement strategies.
• Propose and assist with implementing cost reduction strategies.
• Promote a respectful work environment that supports diversity and inclusion.

Skills:

• Plan and organize activities/projects to meet goals.
• Apply analytical skills.
• Communicate in various mediums.
• Use office technology, software, and applications.
• Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures.

What Do You Bring?

• Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Professional purchasing certification or active enrollment with a professional body is considered an asset.
• Experience in the procurement of various complex requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in purchasing, sales, category management, and contract administration principles.
• Strong proficiency in competitive procurement methods.
• 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.

What We Offer:

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach.
• Membership in the TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive health benefits package.
• Support for professional development opportunities.

The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.