Commodity Buyer

We're Hiring: Commodity Buyer Location: Toronto, ON Work Model: Hybrid A global leader within the transportation and infrastructure industry is looking to add a Commodity Buyer to their growing procurement team supporting a major transit expansion project in Toronto. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional looking to join a high-impact environment supporting large-scale infrastructure and transportation projects with strong long-term career growth potential. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced project environments, enjoys strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations, and wants exposure to complex, high-visibility projects shaping the future of mobility and infrastructure across Canada. What You'll Be Doing * Lead supplier sourcing, selection, and contract negotiations for assigned commodities and projects * Manage supplier relationships and oversee supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, and technical objectives * Support procurement strategy execution and supplier development initiatives * Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, operations, and quality teams * Consolidate project procurement requirements and support project delivery timelines * Monitor procurement KPIs, supplier risks, and mitigation plans * Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors within complex technical and infrastructure environments * Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain operations * Ensure procurement activities align with internal compliance and ethical sourcing standards What We're Looking For * 5-10 years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience * Experience within infrastructure, rail, transportation, construction, industrial manufacturing, engineering, or large-scale project environments * Strong supplier management and contract negotiation experience * Experience supporting project-based procurement activities * Comfortable working within matrix organizations and cross-functional teams * Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills * ERP experience such as SAP, ARIBA, or similar systems * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred What We're Looking For * 5-10 years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience * Experience within infrastructure, rail, transportation, construction, industrial manufacturing, engineering, or large-scale project environments * Strong supplier management and contract negotiation experience * Experience supporting project-based procurement activities * Comfortable working within matrix organizations and cross-functional teams * Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills * ERP experience such as SAP, ARIBA, or similar systems * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred Nice-to-Have Experience * Railway signalling or transportation infrastructure experience * Civil works procurement exposure * Technical subcontractor/vendor management * Experience supporting major capital or infrastructure projects Why This Opportunity Stands Out * Opportunity to support one of the largest transportation infrastructure projects in Canada * Strong visibility within a global organization * Collaborative and innovative team environment * Excellent long-term career growth potential * Exposure to strategic procurement and high-impact project delivery * Hybrid work environment * Three-month probation/contract period with strong potential for permanent full-time conversion * Competitive compensation package including bonus and benefits Compensation: $80,000 - $110,000 + bonus + benefits If you or someone in your network may be interested, please feel free to reach out directly. Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law. Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.