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Job Title


Material Manager/Supply Chain Manager


Company : Trillium Guideway Partners


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2025-04-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The Primary Construction Team consists of ACCIONA Infrastructure Canada Inc. (ACCIONA) and Amico Major Projects Inc. (What is the project? The Ontario Line (OL) is a fully integrated, stand-alone, rapid transit system that connects Ontario Science Centre to the Exhibition and Ontario Place grounds. The Northern Civil, Stations and Tunnel (NC) project consists of approximately 7 kms of underground subway and elevated guideway, with stations along the segment providing connections to surface bus and streetcar routes. The NC project has been divided into two main progressive design-build contracts: (1) the Elevated Guideways and Stations Contract (EGS) and the Pape Tunnel and Underground Station Contract (PTUS), with supporting Early Works. The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and supporting a team of Buyers and Logistics personnel for all phases of the Ontario Line Elevated Guideway and Stations project. The chosen candidate has experience working in a construction environment, leading a diverse team and possesses technical proficiency, commercial acumen and strong knowledge of procurement, materials management and logistics policies and procedures. The candidate will lead and coordinate the development and rollout of the Projects procurement, materials management and logistics plans and processes, including procurement of goods, services, cost savings initiatives, expediting and logistics coordination. Reporting to the Procurement Lead, the role involves working closely with the Client and other project departments and stakeholders to ensure that the performed activities are aligned with business objectives and meet organizational needs. The candidate is highly proficient in advising and communicating with Project teams, leaders, and stakeholders on procurement, materials management and logistic related matters. Play a key role in establishing and maintaining the Projects procurement, materials management and logistics program, systems, policies, plans, process, templates and organization required to effectively and efficiently procure goods and services for the business. Ensure that all procurement activities comply with company policies, plans and processes including legal and regulatory requirements. Hands on with daily procurement, materials management and logistics activities. Accountable for timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for the Projects business needs. Accountable for coordinating timely movement and delivery of supplies, equipment and materials throughout and to the project site. Responsible for leading and coordinating discussions with the Project stakeholders and the Client to develop and rollout project wide procurement/materials management/logistic plans, processes, KPIs and initiatives. Identify and manage procurement, expediting and logistics risks to ensure that the Projects interests are protected. This includes assessing vendor risk, establishing expending levels, developing risk mitigation strategies, and implementing controls to minimize risk. Negotiate key contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure favorable terms and conditions for the Project. Ensure supplier performance is monitored and resolve any issues or disputes that may arise while developing and maintaining relationships to ensure ongoing availability of goods and services. Responsible for establishing and managing a team and providing overall strategic direction on procurement, expediting and logistic related activities while providing leadership, guidance and support to ensure the team is successful in their roles and supporting them with career development. Working with the Deputy Procurement Lead, provide feedback to the Procurement Lead on continuous improvement of the procurement process. Accountable to satisfy demand placed in the system and the creation of purchase orders in Procurement Software, and drive toward a zero exception procure to pay process. Maintain accurate records of procurement, expediting and logistic activities and organizes related filing systems. Other procurement, materials management and logistics related activities as required. Occasional travel may be required for supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and meetings. A mix of office-based and on-site work, depending on project needs. Bachelors degree in engineering, business administration, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. designation or Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) is considered an asset. Over 5 years of experience in Supply Chain including procurement and logistics, preferably in the construction or railway industry, including leading and managing a diverse team. Experience in developing and rollout of project wide strategies and programs. Post award, subcontract management experience is an asset. Experience and exposure with negotiating large scale, multi-million-dollar contracts. In depth experience with procurement, materials management, expediting and logistics related to construction services, corporate and IT services and materials. Knowledge of procurement best practices, materials management, expediting processes, logistics (including IncoTerms), import regulations, competitive bidding, market conditions, subcontract terms and conditions. Exceptional time management skills, able to work on multiple projects at the same time and manage and coordinate competing organizational needs. Ability to build and maintain productive relationships and partnerships at all levels of the organization across the project. Strong negotiation skills and experience negotiating contracts with vendors. Analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to analyze complex data and distill into a clear, compelling and concise narrative. Knowledge of railway safety regulations and requirements is a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software applications.