Purchasing Coordinator

JOB INFORMATION Requisition ID: 13934 Number of Vacancies: 1 Department: Rail Cars And Shops - Subway Operations (20000405) - Greenwood Shop Management & Staff (30000401) Salary Information: $80,353.00 - $100,445.80 Pay Scale Group: Level 7 Employment Type: Temporary until approx. October 2028 New or Existing Vacanc y : Existing Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Sun/Sat Shift: Day Posted On: October 29, 2026 Last Day to Apply: November 4, 2026 Reports to: Production Controller The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC’s legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC’s new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides: Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future. Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone. Career Opportunity As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and reliable maintenance TTC’s subway vehicles, shop equipment, and surface track infrastructure through the timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and services. Reporting to the Production Controller, you will manage procurement activities from tendering and vendor selection through to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with Commission policies and departmental standards while delivering value, efficiency, and operational support. What You Will Do? Coordinate and administer the daily activities relating to section specific contracts for the supply of goods and services for the section's requirements, including pre-award and post-award activities Monitor systems, contract changes, revisions, expenditures and vendor performance to ensure on-time delivery/material returns; inspect the quality of goods and services received; monitor vendor compliance with terms and requirements of specifications Perform expediting duties to ensure the timely delivery of products and services Locate and develop alternate sources of supply for goods/services to increase the competition and reduce the cost of goods/services purchased Participate in preparing departmental reports and status updates on diverse matters relating to the section's activities: procurement, contract awards, claims, inventory control, inspection visits, systems management, expenditures, or vendor compliance Demonstrates behaviours that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Helps to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies Participation in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program What Skills Do You Bring? Understand and apply administrative policies, processes, and procedures Apply analytical skills Communicate in a variety of mediums Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals Use office technology, software and applications What Qualifications Do You Bring? Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent. Thorough knowledge of purchasing, contract administration and materials management principles, methods and practices Knowledgeable of the procurement process in a public bidding environment including bid…

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