Jr. Specialist, Procurement
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11 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 cant do it safely we dont do it at all.
- Integrity. We lead by example with humility and courage.
- Accountability. Were 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. Were always searching the globe for innovative collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!
What is the Opportunity
Reporting to the Procurement Manager the Junior Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting our Utilities Procurement team in all purchasing related activities. This person will also ensure the timely receipt of goods in SAP as well as tracking deliveries and return of rental equipment. This position acts as a liaison between offices and field workers and must possess strong knowledge of procurement policies and procedures.
What Youll Do Here:
Support the team in obtaining product quotes and maintaining current price lists
Facilitate the onboarding and account setup process for suppliers and subcontractors ensuring compliance with organizational standards and timely activation.
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
Clear open commitments and close Purchase orders as required
Maintains and organizes all related filing systems
Other procurement administrative duties as required
What You Bring to the Team:
Ability to work independently and as part of a team exercising judgment and initiative and involves multi-tasking
Intermediate to Advanced level of Microsoft Outlook Word Excel
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
Ability to priorities tasks and work under pressure
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 appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Contract Management
- Supplier Management
- negotiation
- Contracts
