Category and Contract Compliance Manager

Aecon • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Category and Contract Compliance Manager is responsible for developing and executing category strategies while ensuring supplier contracts are effectively implemented, monitored, and enforced. This role partners closely with Procurement, Contracts, Legal, Finance, and key business stakeholders to drive value, manage risk, and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements across assigned categories.
This position blends traditional category management responsibilities with contract compliance oversight to ensure negotiated agreements deliver expected commercial, operational, and performance outcome

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
• Citizenship Requirement:This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working closely with Legal and Compliance teams
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with detail-oriented contract oversight
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level