Position Title:  Buyer

Build Your Career at Aecon

Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.  

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!  

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.

We have an immediate need for a Buyer to support our Bids on exciting and transformative future mega construction projects within the GTA in our head office. 

What You’ll Do Here:

• Resonsible for following Procurement Procedures
• Accountable 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 for them 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, experience in procurement favorable
• Establishing of priorities based on understanding of project activities and their impact on future ones
• Forging of relationships both internally within different WECC departments and externally with suppliers
• Technical understanding of SAP and the procure-to-pay process
• Ability to do take-offs of quantities based on technical drawings
• Strong computer skills- MS Office, particularly Excel
• Intermediate to high knowledge of the spoken and written English language
• Understanding of “total cost” concepts
• Of 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
• Willing 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

What Makes us Aecon Proud:

• Engaging and agile workplace culture, collaborative and inclusive teams
• Commitment to sustainability and to becoming a net-zero company by 2050
• Investing in our people through a variety of learning and development programs such as Aecon University, BluePrint leadership program, and Project Management Academy
• Variety of wellness benefits, access to virtual health care, 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

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. If you require accommodation during any step of the application process, please click here.