Current Opportunity

Reporting to the Category Manager, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating and administering the day-to-day activities associated with procurements relating to complex, and high value contracts, in Information Technology Services: acquiring technology products, services, and solutions which includes identifying needs, evaluating suppliers, and selecting the right hardware, software, and services to enhance operational efficiency.

What You Will Do

As Senior Procurement Specialist (Information Technology) you will prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs) / Request for Bids (RFBs), Negotiated Request for Proposals (NRFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Advance Contract Award Notices (ACAN), Request for Quotes (RFQs) and Pre-qualification processes (RFSQ)

You will be liaising and providing guidance to end user customers and staff to co-ordinate procurement efforts and maintain schedule requirements

In your role, you will review, comment, and recommend revisions as appropriate on statements of work/scope of services/terms of reference/technical specifications

The incumbent of this role develops evaluation criteria, weighting, and submission requirements for use in evaluating proposals

This role will require you to perform market research through outreach to other public entities to ensure continued competitiveness for procurement calls utilizing best practices and process improvements

You will coordinate and chair procurement negotiation meetings for non-competitive and other negotiated contracts in addition to coordinating and chairing pre-bid meetings or site tours for bidders/proponents, kick-off meetings, debriefing meetings with unsuccessful bidders, and prepares and issues minutes of meetings

The selected candidate responds to complaints from suppliers and defends corporate position while facilitating consensus evaluation meetings with internal customer stakeholders, reads all proposals and documents the discussion and rationale for categories outlined as evaluation criteria for all submissions received in response to RFxs

Your role will be to author commercial analysis and recommendations for award reports, and prepares final contract documents

You will lead end-to-end procurement activities for high-value and strategic goods or services, develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with business goals.

You will negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers

And of course, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure procurement solutions support operational objectives

Skills

What Do You Bring?

• Completion of a University Degree or College Diploma, preferably in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a combination of education, experience and training deemed to be equivalent; combined with related work experience in the procurement of complex requirements
• Accreditation/certification from a professional association such as Supply Chain Management Association Ontario, or Ontario Public Buyer’s Association, or equivalent is required 
• Previous experience with IT procurements is required
• 5+ years of public sector procurement experience, thorough knowledge of public sector procurement principles and practical experience of procurement processes, methods, and practices 
• Developing and overseeing the procurement process for both binding and non-binding procurements 
• Facilitating and managing Commercial Confidential Meetings 
• Good negotiation skills and the ability to develop strategies, plan schedules and chair complex negotiations regarding commercial, legal, and technical issues
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the CETA/CFTA trade agreements pertaining to public sector procurement
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees
• Note: Candidates' resumes must demonstrate the required skills and qualifications for consideration.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging, representation and reflects the needs of the communities we serve. 
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities. 
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan. 
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more. 
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.