Jr. Specialist, Procurement

Aecon • Scarborough, ON

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Jr. 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.

Location: Scarborough, ON
Type: 12 months contract

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed