Position Title:  Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Date Posted: July 24, 2024

Position type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full-time

Requisition Number: 15918

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:

• Understands and adheres to all of Project polices, particularly to the procurement and safety policies.  
• Maintains high data integrity when inputting records in the company’s database systems 
• Provides reporting and analysis on procurement activities, variances and impacts.
• Facilitates the implementation of business specific contracts for services and/or materials 
• Successfully executes elements of the project procurement plan in accordance with approved corporate and or project policies, procedures, plans, strategy and budgets. 
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of all bid documents, bid tabulations and selection recommendations. This includes preparing the sourcing strategy, bid packages, supplier agreements and overseeing the development of the scope of work. 
• Works collaboratively with key project stakeholders to ensure requirements are captured in the total cost of ownership solution. 
• Relationship management with vendors and internal stakeholders on all procurement related matters. 
• Contract negotiations and preparation, including issuing approval of contract documents, subcontracts and purchase orders. 
• Logistics coordination including expediting for critical site deliveries. 
• Supports the procurement team on daily activities as required.    

You bring:

• 5+ years’ experience within a purchasing department    
• Post-secondary education or work experience in a related field 
• Technical depth of knowledge in the areas of construction related materials and services 
• Knowledge of procurement principles, techniques, practices and ethics 
• Knowledge of fundamentals of contract law, negotiating business agreements, and laws of requesting tenders, proposals, and quotations 
• Proven organizational skills and ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks within a fast-paced work environment 
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and be service oriented 
• Ability to build positive working relationships with professionals within industry and internal clients 
• Strong negotiation skills 
• Strong communication skills: ability to distill strategy into a clear, compelling and concise narrative 
• Solid research skills and commitment to continually learn about new products 
• Attention to detail, mathematical and analytical skills 
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) 
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential 
• Understanding of ERP systems, knowledge of SAP planning system would be an asset 
• Ability to analyze complex data and derive well supported linear and non-linear premises 
• Results oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines. 
• Ability to manage and coordinate competing organizational needs 
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Highly conscientious and disciplined 

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 agency resumes.