Job Board Title:
Procurement Systems Specialist
Post Date
11/25/2025
Expiration Date
12/9/2025
Details:
Requisition ID: 11656
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Procurement and Category Management
Salary Information: $96,460.00 - $120,611.40
Pay Scale Group: 09SA
Employment Type: Regular - Hybrid
Reason: New role
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day
Reposted On: November 25, 2025
Last Day to Apply: December 9, 2025
Reports to: Manager Procurement Systems and Administration
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.
The full Plan can be viewed on TTC.ca
Career Opportunity
Our Procurement & Category Management (PCM) department is looking for a Procurement Systems Specialist to join their team!
What You Will Do
The Procurement Systems Specialist will support the Procurement & Category Management (PCM) Department’s transition to SAP Ariba by analyzing existing systems and data, mapping current processes, and providing input on future-state design. You will facilitate SAP implementation for PCM and perform system and data analysis.
As the Procurement Systems Specialist you will be responsible for administering and maintaining PCM business systems and related applications. In addition you will:
Develop reports and dashboards using Business Intelligence tools like Power BI (or other BI tools) for KPI reporting and statistical analysis.
Gather and analyze information from multiple internal and external sources to recommend improvements and develop strategic plans.
Document current processes, identifying gaps, and designing revised processes aligned with best practices.
You will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring PCM systems are optimized, aligned with industry best practices, and delivering effective reporting and user experience.
Elicit functional requirements, create specifications, and partner with PCM management and Information Technology Services (ITS) to develop solutions.
Support user acceptance testing, change management, and training plans for PCM staff.
Provide technical advice on procurement systems, data management, reporting, and controls, ensuring continuous improvement.
Monitor system functionality, resolving issues, and coordinating maintenance and enhancements.
Maintain PCM’s intranet site and collaborate with other departments to improve system functionality.
You will demonstrate behaviors that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Help 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.
Participate in the TTC Customer Service Ambassador Program.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a University Degree in Information Technology, Business or a related quantitative discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent combined with related experience in similar medium to large-size organizational environments.
- Significant experience with business systems analysis and optimization including demonstrated experience eliciting requirements, preparing functional design documents, and translating business process solutions into technical requirements.
- Experience with procurement systems for data management, reporting and controls.
- Proficiency with Business Intelligence applications such as Power BI, MicroStrategy, Crystal Reports, and significant experience working with Microsoft Office, MS Visio, Project, and Access.
- Proven experience in successfully implementing SAP ERP Systems (S4/HANA and Ariba), and corresponding supporting frameworks. Experience with SAP Procurement modules mandatory.
- Good working knowledge of procurement processes and methods.
- Demonstrated ability to engage multiple stakeholders, manage expectations, and ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively. Including experience working on cross-functional teams and procurement projects which may include external Public and/or Private Sector Partners.
- Experience with Change Management / Procurement Process Improvements.
- Demonstrable knowledge of and practical experience in Six Sigma Lean and Continuous Improvement principles and best practices.
- Knowledge of system and end user support functions and data security/audit principles and procedures
- Good understanding of project management concepts and practices
- Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to keep up to date with current industry developments and market trends regarding information systems and procurement
- Acquainted with latest reporting and monitoring dashboards techniques.
- Strong knowledge of information systems and computer technology concepts, principles and practices and their application in a business environment
- Good judgement; well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills; effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees
- SAP Certifications on S4/Hana, SAP-Ariba or SAP-Fieldglass is an asset.
What We Offer
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
- One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
- A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being.
The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employer:
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Website:
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