Position Title:  Co-op, Buyer

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!

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Team Lead, Buyer, the Buyer Co-op student will support the purchasing, processing and reconciliation of hardware related items. This is a 4-month co-op opportunity. 

What You’ll Do Here:

• Understand how purchasing can enhance the enterprise, supply chain and competitive strategy
• Support IS with the purchase of Hardware
• Review Goods Receipt Invoice Receipts discrepancy and coordinate corrective actions with internal stakeholders or vendors.
• Management of Daily IS Tickets for End Users
• Clearly understand the variables that drive cost and develop strategies to eliminate waste.
• Prepare and issue RFX documents to qualified vendors (request for quotes, information, proposals, etc)
• Negotiate and/or aid with the negotiation of best price, delivery, terms of payment and purchase conditions, tax exemptions, price escalation, and other factors impacting the total cost of procured items or services.
• Collaborate with Aecon’s Operations personnel and supporting regional offices in obtaining hardware required as needed.
• Logistics management including expediting for critical site deliveries.
• Manage the lifecycle of purchase order activity.
• Maintain high data integrity when inputting records in the company’s database systems.

What You Bring to the Team: 

• Current student or new graduate in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration or comparable.
• Knowledge of purchasing principles, techniques, practices, and ethics
• Proven organizational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks within a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with professionals within industry and internal clients.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Solid research skills and commitment to continually learn about new products.
• Attention to detail and highly analytical
• Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of SAP planning system would be an asset.

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.