Position Title:  Procurement, Specialist

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!

The Opportunity

Supporting our Industrial Team, the procurement specialist will provide direct support requisitioning equipment for our projects. Working in Cambridge ON, and reporting to our Procurement Director we are looking for a results focused individual to join our growing team!

What you'll do here:

• Create Purchase Requisitions in SAP, confirm item descriptions, quantities and pricing with project team
• Ensure that all packing slips have been verified for all pertinent information and enter Goods Receipts in SAP
• Vendor Setups
• Track rental equipment and tooling
• Real time resolution of price, delivery, account assignment, material and service-related exceptions
• Clear open commitments and close Purchase Orders as required
• Maintain and organize all related filing systems
• Accountable for driving toward a zero exception procure-to-pay process
• Other procurement administrative duties as required

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
• Strong computer skills- MS Excel, Business Objects
• Understanding of “total cost” concepts
• Ability to work with others as a member of a team
• Problem solving, planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, work to timelines.
• 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. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.