Position Title:  Category Manager - Corporate IT & IS

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!

About Us
At Aecon, we’re building the future, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're always looking for exceptional talent to work on our exciting and ever-expanding project portfolios. We are focused on being the #1 Canadian Infrastructure Company and the first-choice employer in our industry.

What's the Opportunity?

The Category Manager is responsible for analyzing spend across all Aecon Divisions and Joint Venture project and for formulation and execution of strategies for cost structure transformation and cost reduction.  The Category Manager is also responsible vendor performance management and contract performance for given categories. The position requires commercial acumen and development of sufficient technical knowledge to professionally manage a category. Familiarity with construction industry and financial concepts is an asset since the results of the position are measured in terms of EBITDA efficiencies (TCO).
This position’s main scope is supporting Information Technology/Systems group (software, hardware, cloud, telecommunications and related services) and to a lesser degree other Corporate functions (HR, Legal, Finance, Marketing, EHS).
 
What You’ll Do Here:

• Responsible for the cost structure transformation across a given category of spend  
• Development of category strategy roadmaps that are congruent with Aecon’s competitive strategy 
• Ensure a seamless roll-out of category strategy initiatives across the organization that deliver results in-line with the category strategy
• Promote utilization of preferred supplier agreements across all level of Aecon and Joint Venture projects
• Analysis of existing and new industry trends within a given category 
• Develop and maintain supplier contracts and responsible for contract performance
• Relationship management with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Responsible for continuous improvement of existing category strategy programs
• Support operational excellence across the organization related to a given category

What You Bring to the Team: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Category Management for Information Services and Technology Corporate categories
• University degree in IT, Business Administration, Economy, Engineering, Technical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience negotiating with and commercially managing large IT/IS suppliers (such as SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Autodesk, Telecom providers)
• Experience in negotiating with and commercially managing large hardware OEMs and distributors
• Experience with construction-specific software solutions for IT/IS or Corporate functions is an asset
• Knowledge and experience with the construction industry is a definite asset
• Proficiency in all aspects of Category Management
• Will accept candidates from various locations, Greater Toronto Area, Waterloo Area or Calgary is preferred
• Strong communication & negotiation skills; ability to distill strategy into a clear, compelling and concise narrative
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with vendors and internal clients
• Strong proven ability to influence both internally and externally 
• Ability to analyze complex data and derive well supported linear and non-linear premises
• Highly conscientious and disciplined, with ability to manage and coordinate competing organizational needs
• Integrative thinker and negotiator; ability to flex his/her style to suit situational contexts
• Ability and willingness to learn technical aspects of categories to the degree required to manage them 
• Passion for excellence; demonstrated high goal achievement orientation and a will to win
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated, formal problem-solving skills
• Strong computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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.