Construction Procurement Buyer (Remote position) (Toronto)

Position Summary We are hiring 2 Senior Procurement Specialists to independently manage end-to-end construction procurements for capital projects in the public sector. The role focuses exclusively on pre‑award delivery for complex construction projects, including Design Bid Build (DBB), Design Build (DB), Construction Management at Risk (View email address on ca.talent.com), and other alternative delivery models. Responsibilities

Lead and manage end-to-end construction procurement activities for major capital projects. Conduct planning and market analysis, develop and issue procurement documents (RFPs, RFTs, NRFPs, RFIs, addenda) using MasterFormat and internal templates. Review and validate technical specifications, drawings, scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules for clarity, completeness, and commercial viability. Ensure compliance with public sector legislation, trade agreements (CFTA, CETA), internal policies, and industry best practices. Support defensible evaluation processes: develop evaluation criteria, scoring matrices, and weighting methodologies tailored to delivery models. Facilitate pre‑bid meetings, site tours, bidder Q&A, debriefs, and consensus evaluations. Conduct market research, vendor prequalification, and risk assessments to support competitive and transparent outcomes. Provide strategic procurement guidance to project managers, engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders. Prepare award recommendations, evaluation summaries, and procurement reports for audit and executive review. Identify recurring issues in templates, specifications, and processes; support development of category strategies. Qualifications

Post‑secondary diploma or university degree in procurement, business, engineering, construction management, or related discipline. Significant experience leading public‑sector construction procurements (DB, DBB, View email address on ca.talent.com). Strong understanding of construction specifications, drawings, cost structures, risk allocations, and contract structures. Proficiency in creating and reviewing procurement documents using MasterFormat or similar standards. Ability to identify issues in templates, scopes, and specifications and drive continuous improvement. Excellent planning, organization, and management of multiple concurrent procurements. Proficiency with procurement systems, electronic bidding portals, and office software. Knowledge of trade agreements, procurement law, fairness principles, audit requirements, and market trends. Experience with competitive procurement methods (RFP, RFT, NRFP, RFI, ACAN, Negotiated RFP) and contract structures (MSA, construction contracts, CHDC style agreements). Professional Certifications (Asset)

SCMP (Senior Certified Materials Professional) CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) CPPO, CPPB Benefits

Full‑time position with TTC defined pension plan. Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and additional benefits package. Professional development opportunities, including in‑person and online training and leadership development. Hybrid work approach to support work‑life balance. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti‑racism, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including members of groups that historically face barriers to equity. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

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