Purchasing Coordinator

Role overview

Work arrangement

• Temporary appointment until approximately October 2028; on-site.
• Weekly hours are 35, with day shift and Saturday and Sunday off.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer daily pre-award and post-award contract activities for goods and services.
• Monitor systems, contract changes, revisions, expenditures, and vendor performance.
• Ensure timely delivery and material returns, inspect received goods and services, and monitor vendor compliance.
• Expedite products and services and develop alternative sources of supply to increase competition and reduce costs.
• Prepare reports and status updates on procurement, awards, claims, inventory, inspections, systems, expenditures, and vendor compliance.
• Support an inclusive, respectful work and service environment and participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.

Skills

• Apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures; use analytical skills and communicate through varied mediums.
• Plan and organize activities and projects; use office technology, software, and applications.

Qualifications

• Related post-secondary college diploma or university degree, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing, contract administration, and materials management.
• Knowledge of public bidding, contract negotiation and documents, dispute resolution, vendor management, expediting, and sources of supply.
• Sound judgment, analytical and problem-solving ability, effective communication, and organization skills for urgent and changing priorities.
• Working knowledge of computers and relevant applications, plus knowledge of TTC garage and shop operations.
• Passenger vehicle and equipment knowledge is an asset.
• Valid Ontario G-class driver’s licence and personal vehicle required for visits to vendors and TTC properties.
• Position is safety-sensitive; a drug test is required for candidates not already in a designated position.

Salary

• Posted salary range is $80,353.00 to $100,445.80; no pay cadence is stated.

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