Procurement and Contract Specialist

6 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Aecon Full time

About the Opportunity

Aecon, a leading market player with a competitive advantage in key markets, is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join its team. As a market leader, Aecon is proud of its work in expanding and improving Canada's infrastructure and transportation networks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all purchasing-related activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and services to the site.
  • Ensure the timely receipt of goods in SAP and track deliveries and returns of rental equipment.
  • Develop detailed plans to optimize the delivery of equipment, materials, supplies, and services for quality, cost, and schedule.
  • Negotiate and/or aid in the negotiation of best price, delivery, terms of payment, and purchase conditions with vendors.
  • Collaborate with Aecon's Operations personnel to support logistics management and 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.
  • Facilitate the implementation of business-specific contracts for services and/or materials.

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 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).

About Aecon

  • Engaging and agile workplace culture, collaborative and inclusive teams.
  • Commitment to becoming a net-zero company by 2050.
  • Investing in our people through various programs, such as Aecon University, BluePrint leadership program, and Project Management Academy.
  • 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.


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