About this role
About the Role The Jr. Purchasing Agent will negotiate and procure equipment, material and components for Aecon's Cambridge and Brantford fabrication facilities, with a focus on Nuclear safety related materials for use in Nuclear Power Plants in Canada. The role reports to the Procurement Manager and is based in Aecon's Cambridge office. This position supports Aecon Nuclear projects including life extension programs at Darlington and Bruce Power. What You'll Do
- Primary responsibility is the negotiation and procurement of equipment, material & components as well as Nuclear safety related materials & components primarily for use in Nuclear Power Plants in Canada. This may include but not limited to: plate, structural steel, pipe, tubing, fittings, valves, weld consumables, electrical components & supplies, and personal protective wear
- Review of purchase requisitions and related documentation to ensure clarity and completeness with the description of materials, quantity, adherence to quality assurance requirements, proper authorization of funding, delivery requirements, & desired mode of transportation
- Preparation and issuance of RFQs to qualified vendors based on Aecon's Approved Suppliers List (ASL)
- Negotiation or providing assistance with the negotiation of best price, delivery, terms of payment and purchase conditions, tax exemptions, price escalation, and other factors impacting the supply of material or components
- Working with Aecon Operations personnel and supporting regional offices in obtaining materials required as needed
- Support estimating team with pricing at the client proposal stage
- Ensuring quality, reliability and responsiveness to operational needs which meet or exceed organizational expectations
- Logistics management including expediting for critical site deliveries
- Conduct market-based research to develop new suppliers that would add value to Aecon projects
- Assisting the Procurement Manager to develop and implement detailed strategies for procurement, including cost reduction strategies to meet organizational goals.