Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

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• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
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At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

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.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement and Subcontract, the Procurement Manager will support a major civil project at Aecon. The successful candidate will closely work with the project, engineering, construction, finance teams and external partners to define and execute the overall procurement strategy for the project.

What You'll Do Here:

Overall responsibility for project's compliance to Aecon's Project Procurement standards & applicable contract documents

Establish and maintain the project's integrated Project Procurement systems, oversee the setting of the procurement processes for both standard and major Subcontract procurement

Lead meetings focused on communicating project performance status to the wider project team

Lead a team of Procurement staff specializing in standard purchasing, service agreements and major subcontract procurement activities

Support Project Managers in tracking overall project buyout strategy; establish & maintain communication plan to ensure accurate and timely flow of information

Provide input into the continuous improvement of Aecon's Project procurement policies and guidelines

Oversee analysis and reporting of project performance key metrics for procurement and Subcontracts (Buyout, detailed variance analysis for award recommendations)

Lead the development & implementation of a project-specific procurement plans including coordination and support with project controls, ensuring compliance with contract conditions and Aecon's standards

Provide support to Operations & Project controls teams on subcontractor claims assessment, client claims development, negotiations & dispute resolutions

Provide commercial and technical expertise to support proposal development and provide commercial input into contractually defined project control requirements

Ensure adherence to all contract conditions regarding Procurement requirements, project set-up, monitoring & close-out

Establish & maintain strong partnerships with client counterparts & joint venture stakeholders (where applicable)

Create, promote, and maintain a safe, open & respectful workplace culture and environment

Provide feedback & guidance to direct reports for annual goal setting; support in the establishment of individual career development plans and in identifying training & professional development opportunities

Conduct annual performance reviews (with mid-year check-ins) & provide constructive feedback; implement performance improvement plans as needed with support from Human Resources

Participate in project-level resource planning, utilization analysis & resource leveling; manage & maintain Project Controls staffing plan forecasts

What You Bring to the Team:

• 10+ years of procurement or relevant experience within the infrastructure or construction industry

In depth Knowledge of purchasing principles, techniques, practices and ethics

In Depth knowledge and experience in 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

Demonstrated strong negotiation skills in areas with respect to terms & conditions, pricing