Procurement and Contracting Specialist

3 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Aecon Full time

About Aecon

Aecon is a leading infrastructure development company that builds some of the most impactful projects of this generation. From roads and transit systems to communication networks, water infrastructure, and energy pipelines, we construct the foundations of modern society.

We lead the industry with purpose, driven by the diversity, expertise, and teamwork of our employees. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement, and we're always searching for exceptional candidates to join our team.

Job Summary

Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We're proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada's infrastructure and transportation networks, and we're ready to build the future of our country.

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for all purchasing-related activities and for ensuring the delivery of materials and services to the site occurs on time, at the right price, and with the highest quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize the delivery of equipment, materials, supplies, and services for quality, cost, and schedule.
  • Clearly understand the variables that drive cost and develop strategies to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
  • Prepare and issue RFQ documents to qualified vendors and negotiate the best price, delivery, terms of payment, and purchase conditions.
  • Collaborate with Aecon's Operations personnel to ensure seamless execution of procurement activities.
  • Support operations teams with pricing at the tendering stage and logistics management, including expediting for critical site deliveries.
  • Analyze internal third-party agreements and manage the lifecycle of purchase order activity.
  • Participate in the evaluation of suppliers across all pertinent vectors of supplier performance.
  • Understand and adhere to all of Aecon's policies, particularly procurement and safety policies.
  • Maintain high data integrity when inputting records in the company's database systems.
  • Provide reporting and analysis on procurement activities, variances, and impacts.

Requirements

  • 5+ years' experience within a purchasing department in the construction industry.
  • Knowledge of purchasing principles, techniques, practices, and ethics.
  • Knowledge of fundamentals of contract law, negotiating business agreements, and laws of requesting tenders, proposals, and quotations.
  • Proven organizational skills and ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks within a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment and be service-oriented.
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with professionals within the industry and internal clients.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Solid research skills and commitment to continually learn about new products.
  • Attention to detail, mathematical, and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

What We Offer

  • Engaging and agile workplace culture, collaborative and inclusive teams.
  • Commitment to sustainability and to becoming a net-zero company by 2050.
  • Investing in our people through a variety of learning and development programs.
  • Variety of wellness benefits, access to virtual healthcare, 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums, Employee Assistance Program, Best Doctors Program, and more.
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
  • Recognition and rewards through Aecon Accolades, Aecon Achievement Awards, and more.
  • Employee Stock Options, Short-Term Incentive Program, Retirement Savings, and Pension Plan.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion, and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. If you require accommodation during any step of the application process, please click here.

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