Aecon Group Inc.

Procurement Lead

Aecon Group Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Toronto • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$170,000 - CA$200,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provide strategic leadership for procurement of Major Civil, Track, and Alliance-based packages across the project.
  • Lead end-to-end procurement for high-value, high-risk packages, from strategy through award and contract administration.
  • Oversee procurement within Alliance contracting models, ensuring alignment with commercial, legal, and governance requirements.
  • Serve as a senior advisor to executive and project leadership on procurement strategy, risk, supplier performance, and market conditions.
  • Lead negotiations and execution of complex subcontracts and supply agreements.
  • Drive compliant, consistent, and best-in-class procurement practices aligned with the Project Agreement and Procurement Policy.
  • Partner with Legal, Commercial, Engineering, and Delivery teams on scopes of work, contract terms, and procurement strategies.
  • Provide functional leadership to procurement teams, including capability development and performance management.
  • Define, monitor, and report on procurement KPIs, risks, cost control, and value-for-money outcomes.
  • Maintain executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers and alliance partners.
  • Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 15+ years of progressive procurement experience including leadership of major infrastructure, civil, and track-related packages.
  • Demonstrated experience managing large, complex procurement portfolios (major civil works, track systems, alliances, or comparable delivery models).
  • Strong understanding of Alliance or alternative delivery models within large infrastructure programs.
  • Proven capability leading and influencing senior stakeholders across commercial, legal, finance, and delivery functions.
  • Exceptional commercial acumen, negotiation, and contract management skills.
  • Strong people leadership experience, including mentoring senior procurement professionals.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, program environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office and procurement reporting tools.
  • High level of initiative, sound judgment, and strategic problem-solving ability.
  • Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental program
  • RRSP with company matching
  • Potential to participate in discretionary, performance-based bonus program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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