Category and Contract Compliance Manager
Aecon Group Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Charlotte • North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with organizational goals, cost optimization, and risk management objectives
- Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, RFP/RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, and contract award recommendations
- Analyze spend, supplier performance, and market trends to identify savings, consolidation, and value-creation opportunities
- Serve as the primary business partner for assigned categories, aligning stakeholder needs with sourcing strategies
- Ensure supplier adherence to contractual terms, pricing, service levels, and performance requirements
- Monitor compliance with contract obligations, including audits, reporting, and performance scorecards
- Identify and resolve contract deviations, non-compliance issues, and disputes in collaboration with Legal and internal stakeholders
- Support contract lifecycle management, including renewals, amendments, and termination decisions
- Maintain governance frameworks to ensure contracts are executed and managed consistently across categories
- Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships, including regular business reviews
- Track KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics to ensure suppliers meet contractual commitments
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance value, quality, and service delivery
- Partner with Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Operations to ensure sourcing and contracting activities meet internal policies and external regulations
- Identify and mitigate commercial, operational, and compliance risks within assigned categories
- Support internal audits and compliance reviews related to supplier contract
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or contract management
- Strong understanding of contract terms, compliance monitoring, and supplier governance
- Proven negotiation skills with experience managing complex supplier agreements
- Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and performance metrics
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Benefits
- 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 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
category strategiessourcing initiativesmarket analysisRFPRFQsupplier negotiationscontract managementspend analysisperformance metricscontract lifecycle management
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementcommunication skillsnegotiation skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingrelationship managementcontinuous improvementrisk managementcollaborationgovernance
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree