Purchaser Job Details | Aecon

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!

Key Responsibilities

Understand how purchasing can enhance the enterprise, supply chain and competitive strategy

Collaborate with Deerfoot Operations personnel and support the requisition of goods and services as needed.

Create purchase orders in SAP and issue to suppliers

Collaborate with finance on vendor management and new vendor setup
Develop detailed plans to optimize the delivery of equipment, materials, supplies and services for quality, cost and schedule
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
Support estimating team with pricing at tendering stage.
Logistics management including expediting for critical site deliveries.
Analyze internal third-party agreements.
Manage the lifecycle of purchase order activity
Participate in the evaluation of suppliers across all pertinent vectors of supplier performance
Clearly understand problem solving methodology to drive issues to root cause and appropriate corrective action
Understand and adhere to all of Aecons polices, particularly to the procurement and safety policies.
Maintain high data integrity when inputting records in the companys database systems
Provide reporting and analysis on procurement activities, variances and impacts
Facilitate the implementation of business specific contracts for services and/or materials.

Required Knowledge and Experience
3- 5+ years experience within a purchasing department
Knowledge of purchasing principles, techniques, practices and ethics
Knowledge of fundamentals of contract law, negotiating business agreements, and laws of requesting tenders, proposals, and quotations
Proven organizational skills and ability to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks within a fast-paced work environment
Ability to work effectively within a team environment and be service oriented
Ability to build positive working relationships with professionals within industry and internal clients
Strong negotiation skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Solid research skills and commitment to continually learn about new products
Attention to detail, mathematical and analytical skills
Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Strong interpersonal skills are essential
Knowledge of SAP planning system would be an asset
Strong technical aptitude
Systems proficiency (Excel, any ERP) if they know these you can omit the others
High numerical and analytical competency
Strong communication and presentation skills
Clear understanding of process thinking
Nearly an obsessive inclination to maintain order

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.