Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Construction Procurement Manager
Reports to: Construction Manager
Department: Construction
Terms of Employment: 6 - months Contract – with opportunity for permanent placement
Salary $75000 - $85,000

Please be advised: This posting is for an open vacancy.

Who We Are

Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families.

Why Join Us?

• A meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help your local community
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Habitat for Humanity days and personal days
• Flexible work hours
• Generous Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Corporate gym membership and an Employee Wellness Plan
• RRSP matching eligibility
• Volunteer opportunities to support our Habitat for Humanity Builds
• Growth and development opportunities
• The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing procurement, tendering, and project coordination activities in support of Habitat for Humanity GTA residential construction projects. The role manages the sourcing and procurement of materials, equipment, subcontracted trades, and services while ensuring compliance with project specifications, organizational policies, applicable regulations, budgets, and construction schedules.
The Procurement Manager is responsible for supplier and subcontractor coordination, tendering and procurement administration, pricing negotiations, contract administration, and procurement planning to support efficient and cost-effective project delivery. Working closely with Construction, Finance, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, the role also supports project administration activities including schedule and budget tracking, document control, issue resolution, consultant and trade coordination, and project closeout activities.

Job Duties

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support residential construction projects, including the sourcing and procurement of materials, equipment, trades, and services while ensuring quality, value, compliance with project specifications, and timely delivery.
• Prepare, issue, and manage procurement and tendering documentation, including purchase orders, supplier agreements, RFQs/RFPs, scopes of work, bid evaluations, and procurement records in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and service providers to achieve competitive pricing, reliable supply chains, cost savings, and effective vendor performance.
• Coordinate procurement activities with Construction Managers, Finance, consultants, site supervisors, trades, and internal teams to support project schedules, budgets, procurement planning, and overall project objectives.
• Monitor and resolve procurement, material, scheduling, and vendor-related issues, including supply shortages, delivery delays, and performance concerns, to support efficient project execution.
• Assist the Construction Manager with the coordination and administration of residential construction projects, including tracking schedules, procurement milestones, project documentation, consultant and subcontractor coordination, change orders, and project closeout activities.
• Support tendering, contract administration, deficiency tracking, warranty documentation, and turnover activities, while assisting with quantity take-offs, budget reviews, and procurement planning from drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to leverage discounted, donated, or in-kind materials where appropriate and ensure all procurement activities comply with Habitat policies, funder requirements, and applicable standards.

of Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Minimum 5 years in construction or residential development
• Experience managing procurement
• Experience building out scopes of work
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor management skills
• Solid understanding of construction materials, trades, and build sequencing
• Proficiency with procurement systems, spreadsheets, and financial tracking tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Used Procore, CMIC or other similar construction project management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Cross-reference drawings and reports to ensure accuracy or inconsistencies for the scope of work
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Your Application
If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more: https://habitatgta.ca/careers/

Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Habitat, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bonafide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must complete a police background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Habitat for Humanity GTA does not use artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants in the recruitment process.