Category Manager, Information Technology (13412)

Department:

Procurement and Category Management

Salary Information:

$ 129,693.20 - $162,089.20

Employment Type:

Regular - Hybrid

Vacancy:

Existing

Weekly Hours:

35

Off Days:

Saturday & Sunday

Shift:

Day

Posted On:

July 30, 2026

Last Day to Apply:

August 14, 2026

Reports to:

Director, Procurement

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.

The TTC has a full-time opportunity within our Procurement and Category Management Department for a Category Manager in the Information Technology (IT) procurement category. In this role you will be responsible for planning and overseeing pre-award procurement activities, including tendering and purchasing, providing supervision to staff, representing the department on special projects, and supporting the Director with workforce planning, budgeting, and performance analysis.

What You Will Do As the Category Manager, IT you will be required to plan, coordinate, and provide oversight of procurement activities for the IT category. In addition, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the team to achieve established Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), ensuring performance targets are met through effective planning, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will partner with user departments to assess and validate procurement requirements, while ensuring compliance with procurement policies, applicable legislation, and trade agreements. You will be responsible for facilitating the timely acquisition of goods and services to support operational and project needs. The role may also require driving and conducting site visits to vendors, contractors, and project locations to support procurement activities, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement.

You will review, assess, approve client's scope of work/specifications and requirements (e.g., budget/project approval, estimate, schedule, technical details), Commercial Analysis, Purchase Authorizations, Sole Source requests.

As the Category Manager, you will provide advice, guidance and direction to staff on specific commercial, legal and technical issues, and difficult /complex negotiations for contract awards.

As the Category Manager, you will maintain, develop and prepare specific/unique contract documents for the procurement of more complex goods and services, standard letters, forms and procurement tender/proposal documents.

You will plan, supervise and direct the daily work performed by direct reports. Additionally, you will develop short- and long-term strategies relating to methods, procedures, administration and staffing to enhance effectiveness of procurement processes. You will also identify and develop alternate sources of supply for goods and services, particularly for single source items to increase competition and reduce costs of goods/service purchased.

You will be responsible for gathering competitive data on various types of materials, equipment, services etc., from vendors or sales representatives to support informed procurement decisions.

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.

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

Manage conflict

Demonstrate specialized expertise and knowledge in the assigned field

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

Completion of a post-secondary college diploma or university degree in a related discipline or combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.

Professional purchasing accreditation or active enrollment with a professional body working towards certification considered an asset.

Experience working in public sector procurement is considered an asset.

You currently have a valid, non-probationary, Province of Ontario class "G" driver's license in good standing.

Experience in procurement, purchasing, sales, and category management principles, methods, and procedures.

Experience with the procurement process and related tender, evaluation and award processes.

Experience in broad-based sourcing strategies to drive financial benefits (i.e., through negotiations, reducing total cost of ownership, demand management and Supplier Relationship Management).

Must have knowledge of techniques for negotiating and expediting goods and services contracts as well as acknowledge of commercial contract documents, sources of supply, current prices for goods/services and related market trends.

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.

One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of the 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.

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.

Commitment to EDI 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 or Jobs@ttc.ca . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

General Prohibition in Hiring Process The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.

All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool

During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.

You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.

Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.

Relatives of TTC Employees 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.

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