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Location

British Columbia | Canada

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Job description

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 8534

Number of Vacancies: 1

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

Salary Information: $114,168.60 - $142,669.80

Pay Scale Group: 11SA (CAN/S/J/11SA)

Employment Type: Regular

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

Posted On: March 8, 2024

Last Day to Apply: May 9, 2024

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America's third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC's vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC's recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing "a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy."

Career Opportunity

Supervises, directs, monitors, plans, coordinates and manages performance of assigned staff; provides general oversight of pre-award procurement and post-award contract administration services to clients departments; responsible for providing contract administration services for selected large, complex contracts; assists the Director with management and administration related tasks such as workforce planning, budgeting, performance analysis and other related tasks.

What You Will Do

• Plan, coordinate, and provide oversight of procurement activities and contract administration.
• Liaise with clients to identify and resolve systemic issues or problems in procurement processes or procedures.
• Review, assess, approve client's scope of work/specifications and requirements (e.g., budget/project approval, estimate, schedule, technical details), Commercial Analysis, Purchase Authorizations, Sole Source Requests, Contract Amendments.
• Guide and assist section staff with proposal evaluations and contract negotiation and administration activities.
• Coordinate, monitor, review and prepare a variety of reports relating to procurement/contract administration progress, budget/project approvals, labour/material cost distribution, client requirements, or special reports for management.
• Prepare responses to and correspondence with contractors and consultants regarding contractual and commercial matters.
• Plan, supervise and direct the daily work performed by direct reports.
• Develop short and long terms plans relating to methods, procedures, administration and staffing to enhance effectiveness of procurement process.
• Promotes a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of inclusive and accessible policies, programs and/or services for employees and customers in accordance with TTC's commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC's policies.

What Skills Do You Bring?

Use office technology, software and applications

Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures

Apply analytical skills

Communicate in a variety of mediums

Manage human resources

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

Manage conflict

Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• University Degree or College Diploma in Business or a related discipline, or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed to be equivalent combined with progressively responsible experience in a hybrid or complex procurement and/or supply organization including demonstrated experience within Category Management
• Industry designation (e.g. SCMP, CSCP, CIPS or P.Log) is an asset
• 5-7 years of public procurement experience is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, including advanced market knowledge of assigned category (transit experience, with the acquisition of buses, subways, or other transit vehicles preferred)
• Business case development
• Highly developed management, organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills
• Experience collaborating, leading, motivating and training staff within operating departments about strategic sourcing approaches

Commitment to EDI

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 LGBTQ(IA+) 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 (416) 393-4570. 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.

Requirements:

• Work Permit

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