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Procurement Specialist

Aecon
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
Direct

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.

 

At Aecon, you can count on:

 

  • Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
  • Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
  • Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
  • Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

 

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

 

At Aecon we:

 

  • Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
  • Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
  • 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 Industrial leads the way in industrial construction with a proven track record of safely delivering a broad range of project solutions for our clients - from fabrication and modularization to new builds, turnarounds and maintenance. Aecon Industrial provides its clients with a vertically integrated solution, self-performing all disciplines of work. 

 

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting the end-to-end procure-to-pay process across Aecon Industrial projects. This role manages purchase requisitions, vendor coordination, goods receipt, and invoice workflows within SAP, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of procurement-related issues. The Procurement Specialist also works closely with project teams and suppliers to maintain efficient operations, minimize exceptions, and support overall project execution.

 

What You'll Do Here:

  • Create Purchase Requisitions in SAP, confirm item descriptions, quantities and pricing with project team.
  • Ensure that all packing slips have been verified for all pertinent information and enter Goods Receipts in SAP.
  • Vendor Setups.
  • Real time resolution of price, delivery, account assignment, material and service-related exceptions.
  • Monitor and manage daily invoice volumes within AP Invoice Portal.
  • Clear open commitments and close Purchase Orders as required.
  • Maintain and organize all related filing systems.
  • Accountable for driving toward a zero exception procure-to-pay process.
  • Other procurement administrative duties as required.

 

What You Bring to the Team:

  • Minimum two years’ experience in construction industry, experience in procurement favourable.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercising judgment and initiative and involves multi-tasking.
  • 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.
  • Strong computer skills- MS Excel, Business Objects.
  • Understanding of “total cost” concepts.
  • Ability to work with others as a member of a team.
  • Problem solving, planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, work to timelines.
  • Independent thinker capable of taking initiative and finding solutions for challenges.

 

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws.