Senior Procurement Specialist

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Come Build Your Career at Aecon As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partner every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities. At Aecon, You Can Count On Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all. Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage. Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments. Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone. At Aecon We Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well‑being. Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs. Support and invest in inclusive work environments through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), ensuring inclusion is built into every aspect of our culture. Lead in sustainable construction by operating responsibly and minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities. What is the Opportunity 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. What You’ll Do Here Responsible for following Procurement Procedures. Account to satisfy demand on time. Research the market for products and suppliers. Issue Requests for Quotation to approved suppliers. Issue Requests for Proposal to approved subcontractors and service providers. Analyze proposals received in response to RFQs and RFPs. Prepare Comparative Tables and make award recommendations. Closely collaborate with Project Control for costing analysis and allocation. Create Purchase Orders in SAP. Revise Purchase Orders on SAP when approved. Manage order confirmations from vendors. Help the Procurement team with preparation of subcontract, service and supply agreements based on existing templates. Help the Procurement team to issue Change Orders for existing agreements when required. Follow up for execution of agreements by all parties. Actively follow up with vendors to meet delivery deadlines. Evaluate Vendor performance with help of the requesters. Seek approvals from Management. Contribute to the ongoing refinement of the project data filing systems. Maintain and organize all related filing systems based on approved procedures. Other procurement administrative duties as required. What You Bring To The Team Minimum two years’ experience in construction industry, procurement experience favorable. Establishing of priorities based on understanding of project activities and their impact on future ones. Technical understanding of SAP and the procure‑to‑pay process. Ability to take off quantities based on technical drawings. Strong computer skills – MS Office, particularly Excel. Understanding of “total cost” concepts. Proactive nature and independent thinker with a habit of taking initiative and finding solutions for challenges. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercising judgment and able to multi‑task. Willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks, from beginning to completion. Able to analyze written technical material of different levels of complexity and ask for clarification when needed. Strong organizational and time management skills. Intermediate to high mathematical skills. Salary Range – $90,000 – $110,000 per annum 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. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr