Position Title:  Procurement Manager, Logistic Hub

Who We Are:

ONxpress Transportation Partners has been selected by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx to lead the charge in modernizing rail service across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas with the On-Corridor Works project. We're on a mission to make GO trains faster, greener, and more efficient than ever before.

This project is no small feat - it's complex, it's large-scale, and it's about transforming how people move. But we're not doing it alone. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, along with a strong commitment to safety and making sure everyone has a fair shot at success.

The ONxpress Way

At ONxpress, diversity isn't just a buzzword—it's essential to our success. We're building a team that strives to hear everyone's ideas, no matter who you are or where you come from.

This is an extraordinary project with an extraordinary team! We are proud to offer extensive learning and development opportunities, three (3) weeks paid vacation, RRSP matching, bonus eligibility, benefits starting day one and more to showcase our commitment to the people bringing this project to life.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of something exciting, then we want to hear from you. Let's work together to create a better, brighter future for our communities—one train ride at a time.

You are someone who:

• Manages the planning, procurement, and movement of materials, as well as the award and administration of subcontracts
• Assists in the preparation of bid tabulations and recommendations for major commitments
• Drives consistent procurement and contracting practices across the project/program
• Responsible for negotiating major subcontracts, material and equipment supply agreements
• In collaboration with other functions (finance, legal), develop the procurement forms, templates, workflows, and processes
• Works with the Commercial and Legal teams to develop the Terms and Conditions
• Assists in drafting Scopes of Work and identifying key suppliers
• Oversees and mentors a team of buyers
• Assists in staffing, management and training/coaching of all Procurement resources
• Defines KPI metrics to track and monitor Procurement progress and performance
• Participates in key management meetings to present Procurement’s performance and progress.
• Collaborates with project/program stakeholders to award procurement packages
• Monitors costs, budgets and cash flows
• Tracks savings achieved through effective purchasing and implementation of cost control initiatives
• Ensures that procurement activity is ethical and adheres to the Project Procurement Policy
• Ensures procurement is delivered in accordance with the Project Agreement
• Direct communication with suppliers on all critical Procurement related matters
• Supports accounting department to align on invoice accounting and payables
• Collaborates with persons responsible for sustainability to ensure that all procurement activities integrate targets and principles
• Other duties requested by the director.

You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline
• 10+ years’ experience in procurement including subcontractors, supply chain, logistics or materials management
• Experience in construction is a requirement, experience with rail project is preferred
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Self-starter who approaches his/her work with a sense of urgency
• Proven ability to identify and solve problems quickly
• Strong project management and influence skills
• Previous leadership experience

Connect with us! Learn more about our project here and follow us on LinkedIn for frequent updates.

This position is with ONxpress Civils (“CJV” aka the Design & Construction team); the project segment responsible for the modernization and modification of the key area network, including countless innovations in the way the regional rail infrastructure is built.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.

We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact cjv-talentacquisition@onxpress.com.

We do not accept unsolicited agencies resumes.