Lead Procurement and Category Specialist

**JOB INFORMATION** **Requisition ID:** 13930 **Number of Vacancies:** 1 **Department:** Procurement and Category Management (20000714) - Construction Engineering & Infrast Proc (30000513) **Salary Information:** 115,570.00 - 144,526.20) **Pay Scale Group:** 10SA (CAN/S/J/10SA) **Employment Type:** Regular **New or Existing Vacancy****:**Existing **Weekly Hours:** 35 **Off Days:** Saturday and Sunday **Shift:** Day **Posted O****n:** November 13, 2026 **Last Day to Apply:** November 22, 2026 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** ---------------------- Looking to lead high-value, strategic procurements that support TTC's critical operations and capital programs? We are seeking a Lead Procurement & Category Specialist to manage complex procurements across areas such as Construction, Major Projects, Professional Services, Information Technology, Specialized Engineered Equipment, and Revenue Vehicles. In this role, you will lead end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing strategy, competitive and negotiated procurements, contract development, stakeholder engagement, supplier negotiations, and contract award. You will act as a trusted advisor to internal clients, providing expert guidance on procurement strategy, market conditions, risk management, commercial terms, and procurement best practices. As a subject matter expert, you will oversee high-profile and high-risk procurement initiatives, develop category strategies, support continuous improvement initiatives, and provide mentorship and guidance to procurement staff. This role offers an opportunity to influence major business decisions, support organizational priorities, and drive value through effective procurement and supplier management. **What You Will Do** -------------------- Reporting to the Category Manager, you will lead and manage complex, high-value procurement initiatives from planning through contract award and execution. You will partner with internal stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, procurement plans, evaluation methodologies, contract structures, and commercial approaches that align with business objectives and procurement best practices. You will lead compe