Buyer

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects. Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. www.acciona.ca

In partnership with Metrolinx, ACCIONA is playing a key role in the design and construction of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE), a 9.2-kilometre westward addition to Toronto’s Line 5 light rail transit network. This major infrastructure project includes seven new stations and installation of rail and systems under a progressive design-build model.

Beyond its technical scope, the ECWE project represents a significant investment in sustainable urban mobility, expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 5,800 tonnes annually and eliminate over 6.5 million vehicle trips each year when combined with the full Line 5.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team on a complex, high-value project that supports long-term regional growth and environmental sustainability. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and advance your career with a global infrastructure leader, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

The Buyer will be responsible for supporting project-wide procurement activities for the ECWE SRS package. They will execute day-to-day purchasing activities for assigned equipment, materials, components, and specialist services while working closely with all multidisciplinary teams and suppliers to obtain materials and services in accordance with approved specifications, budgets, schedules, quality requirements, and contractual conditions.

The successful candidate will have strong purchasing experience within major construction, infrastructure, rail, transit, industrial, electrical, mechanical, or systems environments and will be comfortable managing multiple purchase orders, supplier relationships, quotations, deliveries, documentation, and procurement priorities simultaneously.

Job Description

Purchasing & Procurement Execution

• Execute purchasing activities for assigned procurement packages.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and related procurement documentation.
• Obtain competitive quotations from qualified suppliers and vendors.
• Review quotations for pricing, lead times, commercial terms, exclusions, delivery requirements, and compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate purchasing activities in accordance with approved procurement strategies and delegated authorities.
• Ensure purchases are made in accordance with project requirements, approved budgets, and procurement procedures.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and status trackers.
• Follow up on outstanding quotations, approvals, purchase orders, and supplier commitments.
• Escalate procurement issues, delays, and risks to the Procurement Manager.
• Work with technical teams to ensure purchased items accurately reflect approved specifications, drawings, bills of materials, technical data sheets, and project requirements.

RFQ & Quotation Management

• Prepare RFQs using approved procurement templates and technical information.
• Identify appropriate suppliers in accordance with approved vendor lists and sourcing strategies.
• Issue RFQs and monitor supplier responses.
• Coordinate supplier questions and clarification requests with Engineering, Construction, Quality, and Procurement.
• Review quotations for completeness and commercial compliance.
• Prepare quotation comparison sheets and bid tabulations.
• Identify pricing discrepancies, exclusions, substitutions, and deviations.
• Coordinate commercial clarifications with suppliers.
• Maintain clear records of quotations and supplier correspondence.

Purchase Orders & Commercial Administration

• Prepare purchase orders based on approved procurement documentation.
• Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect agreed scope, pricing, quantities, delivery dates, payment terms, warranties, and other commercial conditions.
• Confirm appropriate approvals are obtained prior to issuing purchase orders.
• Maintain purchase-order logs and commitment information.
• Process purchase-order amendments and revisions as required.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Finance teams regarding changes, credits, invoices, and payment issues.
• Monitor purchase-order values against approved budgets.
• Identify potential cost overruns or commercial issues and escalate accordingly.
• Support the Procurement Manager with procurement reports and commercial analysis.

Supplier Management

• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Communicate purchase requirements, delivery expectations, documentation requirements, and project priorities.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure commitments are understood and maintained.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, documentation, and responsiveness.
• Maintain supplier contact information and procurement records.
• Support supplier prequalification and onboarding activities.
• Assist with supplier performance reviews and corrective actions.
• Escalate recurring supplier performance issues to the Procurement Manager.

Expediting & Delivery

• Monitor supplier lead times and committed delivery dates.
• Maintain an expediting tracker for critical and long-lead items.
• Follow up regularly with suppliers regarding manufacturing, testing, shipment, and delivery status.
• Identify potential delays before they affect construction activities.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Warehouse, and Site teams regarding delivery requirements.
• Confirm delivery dates against construction schedules and material requirements.
• Support recovery plans for delayed or at-risk materials.
• Coordinate delivery documentation, packing lists, shipping information, and certificates.
• Escalate critical procurement delays to the Procurement Manager.

Long-Lead & Critical Items

• Support identification and tracking of long-lead and critical items.
• Maintain current information regarding supplier lead times, production schedules, and expected delivery dates.
• Coordinate early procurement requirements with Engineering and Construction.
• Monitor procurement activities that could affect installation, testing, integration, or commissioning.
• Support expediting activities for critical-path items.
• Maintain accurate status reporting for long-lead procurement.
• Escalate potential schedule impacts promptly.

Technical Coordination

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to understand technical purchasing requirements.
• Ensure supplier quotations and proposed products comply with approved specifications.
• Coordinate technical clarification requests with the appropriate Engineering or Technical Lead.
• Track supplier technical submissions where required.
• Confirm that supplier documentation is received and routed for technical review.
• Identify discrepancies between supplier proposals and project requirements.
• Ensure approved substitutions or alternatives are properly documented before purchase.
• Support procurement activities associated with design changes and evolving requirements within the PDB environment.

Quality & Supplier Documentation

• Ensure purchase orders include applicable quality requirements.
• Coordinate supplier submission of certificates, test reports, inspection documentation, manuals, warranties, and other required records.
• Work with Quality teams regarding supplier inspections and testing requirements.
• Track documentation required before shipment, delivery, installation, or acceptance.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), inspections, and other supplier quality activities where applicable.
• Follow up on outstanding non-conformance documentation.
• Ensure procurement records support project quality and turnover requirements.

Logistics & Materials Coordination

• Coordinate with Logistics and Warehouse teams to support timely receipt of purchased materials and equipment.
• Confirm delivery locations, site access requirements, unloading requirements, and delivery windows.
• Provide suppliers with appropriate delivery instructions.
• Coordinate with Warehouse teams regarding receiving requirements and documentation.
• Track materials from purchase order through delivery.
• Assist in resolving shortages, damaged materials, incorrect deliveries, or incomplete shipments.
• Support coordination of special transportation or handling requirements for oversized or sensitive equipment.

Inventory & Material Control Support

• Coordinate with Stores/Warehouse personnel regarding expected deliveries.
• Provide visibility of upcoming material requirements.
• Assist with reconciliation of purchase orders, deliveries, packing lists, and receiving records.
• Support identification of surplus, obsolete, or excess materials.
• Ensure material traceability requirements are communicated to suppliers where applicable.
• Support tracking of critical spares, specialty components, and commissioning materials.

Cost & Procurement Reporting

• Maintain accurate procurement trackers for assigned packages.
• Track RFQs, quotations, purchase orders, commitments, delivery dates, and outstanding actions.
• Prepare procurement status reports for the Procurement Manager.
• Support procurement cost comparisons and savings analysis.
• Identify price changes, market increases, and supplier cost risks.
• Assist with monthly procurement reporting and forecasting.
• Maintain accurate data within procurement and project-management systems.

Change & Expediting Support

• Support procurement activities arising from approved design or construction changes.
• Obtain revised supplier pricing and lead-time information.
• Coordinate quotation revisions and purchase-order changes.
• Maintain documentation supporting procurement changes.
• Identify the potential cost and schedule implications of procurement changes.
• Escalate changes requiring commercial or management review.

Procurement Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure purchasing activities comply with TRP procurement policies and procedures.
• Follow approved purchasing authorities and approval processes.
• Maintain complete and auditable procurement records.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is retained for RFQs, quotations, evaluations, purchase orders, amendments, correspondence, and supplier performance.
• Support internal and external procurement audits when required.
• Maintain confidentiality of commercial and supplier information.
• Promote consistent procurement practices across assigned packages.

Project Closeout

• Support procurement closeout for assigned purchase orders.
• Confirm all materials, equipment, documentation, warranties, manuals, certificates, and spare parts have been received.
• Resolve outstanding supplier invoices, credits, claims, and purchase-order balances.
• Support final reconciliation of purchase orders.
• Ensure procurement records are complete and properly archived.
• Assist with supplier performance evaluations and lessons learned.
• Support closeout of outstanding procurement actions prior to project handover.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Experience with property and land acquisitions to facilitate infrastructure projects
• Experience with relevant Authorities Holding Jurisdiction permitting requirements and process
• Knowledge of and experience acquiring permits, licenses, and approval requirements for major infrastructure and transit infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of licenses, agreements, and approvals required for Property and Land, including but not limited to Easements, License Agreements, Permits to Enter.
• Understanding of property and land acquisition processes.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, procedures, and permit requirements, including the Ontario Water Resources Act, Ontario Building Code (OBC), Planning Act (Ontario), Metrolinx Act, 2006 (Ontario), Municipal Act (Ontario), Conservation Authorities, railway corridor infrastructure, and related construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, urban planning, environmental science or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience.
• Experience in the design and/or construction industry or major infrastructure project is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of commonly used desktop applications such as MS Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Sharepoint.
• Interpersonal and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in high-paced environments.
• Candidacy for Professional designation is an asset such as P. Eng, P. Geo, RPP, PMP, OAA, or any other project Management.
• Working knowledge of design and construction industry practices.
• Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements, third-party permits, and approval processes, as well as environmental and property approvals pertinent to large infrastructure and transit projects.
• Sound judgment, excellent problem-solving skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to liaise with consultants, contractors, and Governmental Authorities.

This role offers an annual base salary in the anticipated range of $90,000 - $110,000 CAD, with compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

In addition to base salary, this role includes a total rewards package that supports employee well-being, development, and long-term growth, subject to company policies and applicable provincial employment standards, including:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Group benefits and EFAP from your start date, with premiums paid by ACCIONA
• Health Spending Account
• Learning, development, and internal career opportunities
• RRSP matching
• Performance-based discretionary bonus
• Share purchase program

ACCIONA is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our differences strengthen us and that we should reflect the communities we serve in our workforce.

We are also committed to creating an accessible and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and we will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.

If you require a disability-related accommodation at any stage in the recruitment or selection process, please contact Jeremy Lawson at [email protected]. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We use AI in our recruitment process.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.