Specialist, Procurement Job Details | Aecon

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 partnering 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 cant do it safely, we dont do it at all. Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage. Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments. Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone. We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us 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. Are committed to supporting and investing 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) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon. Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. Were always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community What is the Opportunity? Reporting to the Senior Procurement Specialist, as a key member of the procurement team, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate fulfillment of material and service demands within the organization. This role supports operational efficiency by managing the end-to-end procurement process, maintaining data integrity, and fostering strong vendor relationships. What Youll Do Here: Ensure timely fulfillment of procurement demands to support operational requirements. Create and manage purchase orders in SAP, verifying quantities, pricing, and delivery terms with vendors Support the process for selecting the suppliers and subcontractors for a wide variety of goods, works and services as requested by operations Adhere to Aecons preferred supplier sourcing strategy and procurement policies Drive continuous improvement toward a zero-exception procure-to-pay (P2P) process. Resolve procurement-related exceptions in real time, including pricing discrepancies, delivery issues, account assignments, and material/service mismatches Enhance and maintain the accuracy and usability of Aecons material master data Verify packing slips for completeness and accuracy of received goods and services and perform the goods receipt in SAP Monitor and track all rental equipment and tooling to ensure proper usage and return. Reconcile open commitments and close purchase orders as necessary to maintain system accuracy Perform additional procurement administrative tasks as required to support departmental goals What You Bring to the Team: Minimum two years experience in construction industry, experience in procurement favourable Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercising judgment and initiative and involves multi-tasking Strong organizational and time management skills Strong ability to forge relationships both internally within different Aecon departments and externally with suppliers Technical understanding of SAP and the procure to pay process Intermediate to Advanced level of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel Independent thinker capable of taking initiative and finding solutions for challenges 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.