Procurement coordinator Jobs in Markham, ON

What is the Opportunity?

Faster. Smarter. Safer.  This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. We simply do it better. We are Ontario’s premier utility contractor and are ready to become Canada’s #1 utility construction provider. Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely, and sustainably building the future.

The Power Construction Services team at Aecon is bringing engaging in large scale engineering, procurement and construction solutions for customers across Canada. The service offering includes high voltage transmission towers, substations, EV charging stations, battery energy storage plants / facilities, power line installations and the integration of these solutions to the overall power grids. Reporting to the Procurement Team Lead, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for all purchasing related activities of these products and for ensuring the delivery of materials / services to the site occurs on time, at the right price the first time.

This position acts as a liaison between the project teams from various business units, fellow procurement team members and field workers and must possess strong knowledge of products, procurement policies and procedures relevant to our energy product suite. This person will work with the manufacturers and distributors and estimating teams for the above noted business units to source materials and negotiate best price for total cost of goods at time of tender.

This is a 18 month contract opportunity

What You’ll Do Here :

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to secure high-quality materials, equipment, and services for EPC projects.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to ensure favorable agreements for the company.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and align procurement activities with project timelines.
• Implement sustainable procurement practices, considering environmental and social impacts in supplier selection and sourcing decisions.
• Ensure that procurement activity is ethical and adheres to the Project Procurement Policy.
• Adherence to Aecon preferred supplier sourcing footprint.
• Create purchase orders in SAP, ensuring accuracy in material master usage and develop / include project and purchase order specific terms and conditions.
• Document control and document management of all procurement related activities for tracking and communication purposes

What Your Bring to the Team :