Position Title:  Sr. Procurement Specialist

Who We Are:

STC is a joint venture between Aecon and FCC Canada Ltd. that was selected by Metrolinx to deliver the Scarborough Subway Extension – Stations, Rails and Systems (SSE-SRS) package. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools, and other key destinations throughout the city.

As part of this project, we are currently looking for a Sr. Procurement Specialist  to join our team.

What You Will Do:

• Understand and adhere to all of Project polices, particularly to the procurement and safety policies.
• Maintain high data integrity when inputting records in the company’s database systems.
• Provide reporting and analysis on procurement activities, variances, and impacts.
• Facilitate 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.
• Prepare and oversee 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.
• Work 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.
• Support the procurement team on daily activities as required.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

Experience You Will 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
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.

STC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, color, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and record of offences.

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We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner through the implementation of the requirements of the AODA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the AODA during any step of the application process, please email us at careers@stconnect.ca.