Job Description

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 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.

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. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

Faster. Smarter. Safer This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. We simply do it better. Aecon Utilities is Ontario’s premier utility contractor and are ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Project Services, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for all purchasing related activities and for ensuring the delivery of materials/ services to the site occurs on time, at the right price the first time. This position acts as a liaison between offices and field workers and must possess strong knowledge of procurement policies and procedures. This person will work with the estimating teams to source materials and negotiate best price for total cost of goods at time of tender.

Key Responsibilities

· Accountable to satisfy demand placed on the system on time

· Create purchase orders in SAP, confirm purchase quantities and pricing with vendor

· Adherence to Aecon preferred supplier sourcing footprint

· Accountable for driving toward a zero exception procure to pay process

· Real time resolution of price, delivery, account assignment, material and service-related exceptions

· Increase the use and refinement of Aecon’s material master data

· Ensure that all packing slips have been verified for all pertinent information

· Clear open commitments and close Purchase orders as required

· Maintains and organizes all related filing systems

· Generate Vendor Corrective Measures when required

· Generate and maintain an up to date procurement plan noting long lead time material schedules

· Ensure material specifications are adhered to when sourcing/buying

· Manage requests for product data sheets/shop drawings for applicable items. Ensure material production releases meet all necessary criteria

· Other procurement administrative duties as required

Required Knowledge and Experience

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in construction industry, experience in procurement and/or electrical field favourable

Experience working on long term projects, managing purchase orders and vendors over the course of 5+ years.

· 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

· Strong computer skills- MS Excel

· Understanding of “total cost” concepts

· Ability to work with others as a member of a team

· Independent thinker capable of taking initiative and finding solutions for challenges

Note: The expected salary for this position is $60,000 - 70,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience and unique skills.

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.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.