Buyer

Buyer

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self-perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large-scale site development.

The Hamilton LRT Alliance has been selected by Metrolinx as the development partner for the Hamilton LRT – Package 1: Civil & Utilities. Under the alliance model, Aecon provides construction capability and resources as part of an integrated team, working collaboratively with all alliance participants to progress design, cost, and construction schedules during the project’s development phase.

The Hamilton LRT isn’t just a transit project—it’s reshaping how a city connects, grows, and moves. Join us in being part of a dynamic team building critical infrastructure that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come!

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement and Subcontract, the Buyer will support the Hamilton HLRT project. The Buyer will be responsible for supporting all phases of procurement and vendor coordination, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, quality, and accurate tracking of open orders.

What You'll Do Here:

• Accountable for the project procurement plan and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Manage procurement processes within SAP.
• Negotiate low-value contracts with vendors and service providers.
• Ensure adherence to Aecon's preferred supplier sourcing strategy.
• Drive toward zero exceptions in the procure-to-pay process.
• Resolve price, delivery, account assignment, material, and service-related issues in real time.
• Participate in and support the development of vendor improvement plans.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced communication skills demonstrated through cross-functional meetings, technical discussions, and vendor interactions.
• Program management experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to interpret process flow charts and understand data movement across systems.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Solid research skills with a continuous learning mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) and SAP (procure-to-pay).

Reason for Vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 per year.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.

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.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly a