Procurement Specialist

KDDI Canada•Toronto, ON

34d•CA$80,000 - CA$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Telehouse Canada is a leading data center service provider, a subsidiary of KDDI Corporation, a Fortune 500 global telecommunications company. Telehouse operates a worldwide network of carrier‑neutral data centers located in major metropolitan and business hubs, including London, Paris, Frankfurt, New York, and Tokyo. In Canada, Telehouse operates three interconnected data centers in downtown Toronto, forming one of the country’s most established connectivity hubs. Our facilities provide direct access to a dense ecosystem of carriers, cloud providers, ASPs, and ISPs, enabling fast, low‑latency connectivity to key North American markets. Telehouse Canada serves organizations across a wide range of industries that depend on secure, resilient, and highly connected infrastructure.

Requirements

5 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in telecommunications, IT, or related technical industries.
Hands‑on experience in vendor selection, price negotiation, and delivery coordination.
Basic understanding of network equipment, Data center related equipment, or technical services.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel (quotations, cost comparison, data analysis).
Ability to read and understand contracts and technical specifications.
Strong communication and coordination skills.
Experience working with telecom carriers, network equipment vendors, or system integrators.
Familiarity with procurement processes for network infrastructure (wireless, optical, IP).
Strong understanding in Data center operations and colocation service.
Strong market knowledge and relationships.
Knowledge of import/export procedures or logistics.
Experience supporting RFP/RFQ processes.
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Detail‑oriented with high accuracy in documentation.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Flexibility to match custom deployments and projects.
Proactive problem‑solving and follow‑through.
Collaborative mindset and willingness to support team objectives.

Nice To Haves

Certified Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) or CPP (Certified Purchasing Professional), APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) and CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for network equipment, IT systems, software, and engineering services.
Collect and compare quotations, technical specifications, and commercial terms. Build tender analysis reports for Executive review.
Conduct basic supplier assessments (quality, delivery performance, compliance).
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and service conditions with suppliers.
Support cost‑reduction initiatives through competitive bidding and market research.
Maintain negotiation records and provide analysis to Executive team.
Create and manage purchase orders in ERP systems.
Ensure accuracy of order details, delivery dates, and contract terms.
Coordinate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies, delays, or quality issues.
Work closely with engineering, operations and finance teams to clarify requirements and ensure smooth procurement processes.
Track delivery schedules and communicate status updates to project teams.
Maintain procurement data, supplier information, and price lists.
Prepare reports on cost trends, supplier performance, and purchasing activities.
Support audits and compliance checks.
Assist in improving procurement workflows and documentation.
Contribute to standardization of purchasing procedures and tools.