Jr. Specialist, Procurement

Aecon Concessions; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure development company in Winnipeg is seeking a Junior Specialist, Procurement to join their Utilities Procurement team. This role involves supporting purchasing activities, ensuring timely receipt of goods in SAP, and acting as a liaison between field workers and various departments. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, experience with procurement policies, and familiarity with SAP. Aecon promotes diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Aecon University and Leadership Programs

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Strong ability to forge relationships internally and externally.
• Technical understanding of SAP and procure to pay process.

Responsibilities

• Support team in obtaining product quotes and maintaining current price lists.
• Facilitate onboarding and account setup process for suppliers.
• Confirmation of purchase quantities and pricing with vendors.

Skills

Independent thinking

Strong organizational skills

Ability to forge relationships

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office

Technical understanding of SAP

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA

Operating Sector: Finance

Position Title: Jr. Specialist, Procurement

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 can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

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. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Junior Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting our Utilities Procurement team in all purchasing related activities. This person will also ensure the timely receipt of goods in SAP, as well as tracking deliveries and return of rental equipment. This position acts as a liaison between offices and field workers and must possess strong knowledge of procurement policies and procedures.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Support the team in obtaining product quotes and maintaining current price lists
• Facilitate the onboarding and account setup process for suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and timely activation.
• Confirm purchase quantities and pricing with vendor
• Adherence to Aecon preferred supplier sourcing footprint
• Accountable for driving toward a zero exception procure to pay process.
• Real time resolution of price, delivery, account assignment, material and service-related exceptions
• Clear open commitments and close Purchase orders as required
• Maintains and organizes all related filing systems
• Other procurement administrative duties as required

What You Bring to the Team:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercising judgment and initiative and involves multi-tasking
• Intermediate to Advanced level of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong ability to forge relationships both internally within different Aecon departments and externally with suppliers
• Technical understanding of SAP and the procure to pay process
• Ability to priorities tasks and work under pressure
• Independent thinker capable of taking initiative and finding solutions for challenges

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.