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Technical Procurement
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 5+ years of procurement or subcontract management experience in heavy civil, transit or infrastructure construction
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Company Description
Webuild is an international construction company of civil engineering pioneers who have been at the forefront of the construction business for 120 years. With over 92,000 employees worldwide representing more than 125 nationalities, we are a global player with Italian roots, specializing in complex infrastructure - innovative and sustainable works that improve lives. Over the past century, we’ve built some of the world's most iconic infrastructure projects.
At Webuild, our DNA is rooted in Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Trust, and Sustainable Innovation. Guided by these values, our mission is to protect the planet, care for our people, inspire progress, share prosperity, and spark partnerships. Together, we’re building a better future - responsibly, inclusively, and with purpose.
About the Job
The Technical Procurement specialist manages the commercial and technical sourcing of subcontractor and supplier pricing during the bid phase. This role ensures the bid is built on competitive, compliant and well-understood third-party pricing, and lays the groundwork for the procurement strategy after award.
What You Will Be Doing?
- Develop the bid-phase procurement strategy and package breakdown with estimators and engineering leads
- Prepare RFQ packages with clear scopes of work, technical specifications, drawings, commercial terms and pricing forms
- Identify, prequalify and engage subcontractors and suppliers, including local, Indigenous and diverse businesses where bid requirements apply
- Manage the RFQ process: issuing packages, answering clarifications, tracking responses and following up to ensure coverage
- Perform technical and commercial bid leveling, identifying scope gaps, exclusions and qualifications
- Negotiate pricing and terms to improve competitiveness
- Assess supply chain risks, including long-lead items, market capacity, escalation and tariffs or trade issues
- Prepare supply chain and procurement plans required as part of owner submissions
- Maintain the vendor database and support handover of recommended subcontractors to the project team at award
What We Are Looking For?
- Degree or diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field
- 5+ years of procurement or subcontract management experience in heavy civil, transit or infrastructure construction
- Strong technical literacy: able to read specifications and drawings and understand scopes of work
- Knowledge of the Ontario and Canadian civil subcontractor and supplier market
- Strong negotiation, communication and organizational skills
- SCMP designation is an asset
- Willingness to travel on a needed basis (within Canada)
Compensation:
Successful candidates chosen for this position can expect to earn between $80,000-$120,000. The exact salary you will earn within this range is dependent on the specific project to which you are assigned.
Why Choose Webuild?
- Competitive compensation & retirement savings – We offer a strong compensation package
with an RRSP matching program (currently up to 4% for permanent employees).
- Iconic projects – Be part of major linear infrastructure projects that shape Canada’s future.
- Day-one coverage – Comprehensive group benefits start on your first day (for permanent roles working 20+ hours per week).
- Wellbeing support – Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program whenever you need it.
- Work-life balance – We actively encourage a healthy balance between work and personal life.
- Time to recharge – Vacation entitlement: 3–5 weeks annually, based on experience and in accordance with company policy and applicable employment standards.
- Grow with us – Tailored training and development opportunities to advance your career.
- Extra perks – Enjoy discounts like 20% off at GoodLife Fitness (currently available to Ontario employees through our group benefits provider, subject to change).
At Webuild, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation, strengthen teams, and lead to better outcomes. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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Responsibilities
Develop bid-phase procurement strategies and prepare RFQ packages, then source and engage subcontractors and suppliers while managing clarifications and responses. Evaluate and negotiate bids, assess supply chain risks, prepare procurement plans for owner submissions, and support the handover of recommended vendors to project teams.
Requirements
A degree or diploma in engineering, supply chain management, business, or a related field is required, along with at least five years of procurement or subcontract management experience in heavy civil, transit, or infrastructure construction. Candidates should be able to interpret technical specifications and drawings, know the Ontario and Canadian civil supplier market, and demonstrate strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills; an SCMP designation is an asset.
Skills
- Procurement Strategy
- Subcontractor Management
- Supplier Sourcing
- Request for Quotation Management
- Technical Bid Evaluation
- Commercial Bid Evaluation
- Bid Leveling
- Scope of Work Development
- Technical Specifications and Drawings
- Price Negotiation
- Supply Chain Risk Assessment
- Vendor Prequalification
- Supply Chain Planning
- Market Analysis
- Communication
- Organization
Benefits
- RRSP Matching
- Group Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Vacation
- Training and Development Opportunities
- GoodLife Fitness Discount
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Categories
- Construction
- Logistics
- Engineering
Keywords
- Technical Procurement
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Infrastructure Construction
- Transit
- Procurement Strategy
- Subcontractor Management
- Supplier Sourcing
- Request for Quotation
- RFQ Packages
- Scope of Work
- Technical Specifications
- Construction Drawings
- Commercial Terms
- Bid Leveling
- Pricing Negotiation
- Vendor Prequalification
- Supply Chain Risk
- Long-Lead Items
- Market Capacity
- Price Escalation
- Tariffs
- Procurement Plans
- Vendor Database
- Ontario Supplier Market
- Canadian Civil Subcontractors
- SCMP