Bilingual Buyer

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!

What is the Opportunity

AeconCivilis a market leader with a self-performcompetitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. Were proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canadas infrastructure and transportation networks and were ready to build the future of our country.

At Aecon we aim to be the partner of choice for end-to-end delivery of civil infrastructure projects and as such we are looking for our next Bilingual Buyer to support our Civil East division in Quebec on the Contrecoeur Project.

Aecon is currently seeking a Bilingual Buyer to join our Contrecoeur Project based in Contrecoeur which is 40km away from Montreal. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to a broad array of supply chain program management initiatives to support the project. The Bilingual Buyer is responsible for all procurement-related activities and for satisfying our internal customers with superior delivery cost and quality as well as tracking open orders.

What Youll Do Here:

• Accountable for project procurement plan and on-time delivery.
• Responsible for the procurement process in SAP.
• Negotiating low-value contracts with vendors and service providers.
• Adherence to Aecons preferred supplier sourcing footprint.
• Accountable for driving towards zero exceptions in the procure to pay process.
• Real time solution of price delivery account assignment material and service-related exceptions.
• Actively participates and aids in the development of vendor improvement plans.

What You Bring to the Team:

• An undergraduate degree in Business Administration or Engineering preferred.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks within a fast-paced work environment.
• Advanced communication skills demonstrated through previous experience in the following contexts: multi-disciplinary project & program meetings technical reviews with solution provider / vendor / supplier and subject matter experts.
• Experience in program management would be considered an asset.
• Ability to interpret process flow charts to understand what data is captured and how it travels between various applications.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with professionals within industry and internal clients.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Attention to detail mathematical and analytical skills.
• Solid research skills and commitment to continually learn about new products / technologies / processes.
• Proficiency using Microsoft office (Excel Outlook Word PowerPoint) and SAP (Procure to pay).

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 and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecons AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.