Purchasing Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Transit Group

Ontario Transit Group
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Ontario Line South
Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc.

and VINCI Construction Grands Projects are to design, build and finance the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations and Tunnel (South Civil) package.


Working together as Ontario Transit Group we are currently mobilizing our design and construction crews, with major works to commence in 2023.

The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.

The project will strengthen Ontario's economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.


What is the project?

  • A sixkilometer tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River)
  • Stations:One aboveground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station
Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations
Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown)


The benefits to Ontario
Faster, more frequent and reliable access to rapid transit with more than 227,500 people will live within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station

  • Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time
  • Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway
  • Up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents
  • Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction
  • Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option

Purchasing coordinator - Are you the perfect fit?


The position operates in the area of bid analysis, selection of suppliers, engineered equipment, contract administration, and supplier quality surveillance.

The purchasing Coordinator will partner with the Purchasing Manager or material manager for site purchasing and material control.


What you will undertake:


  • Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
  • Lead the evaluation and monitoring of contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine needs for changes.
  • Leverage vendors across multiple procurements to create cost savings to project(s).
  • Purchase the highest quality materials at the lowest possible cost in correct amounts per specifications and drawings with buyouts.
  • Provide training and conduct procurement related audits to ensure procedures are followed.
  • Actively develop schedules and performance plans to meet customer and company goals and objectives.
  • Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities and the supplier's reputation and history.
  • Monitor shipments to ensure goods come in on time and manage any issue resolutions related to undelivered goods.
  • Prepare/issue Request for Quotations (RFQ's) and evaluate suppliers' proposals to identify vendors who meet project constraints of budget and schedule at the estimating, execution and site purchasing levels.
  • Prepare Major Permanent Material Agreement, Mayor Purchase Orders and Low value Purchase Order material.

What do we ask for?

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) and have a general knowledge of database utilization.
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent degree
  • At least threefive years' experience in an engineering and/or construction related role
  • Thorough understanding of all areas of procurement, including procurement execution, estimating, expediting, offsite supplier quality, subcontract administration and site purchasing
  • Detailoriented, highly motivated with ability to effectively manage time
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives

Benefits:


  • Commuter benefits
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • TORONTO, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- purchasing coordination: 3 years (preferred)


Work Location:
One location
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