Procurement Manager - Market Engagement

Acciona • CAN - Eglinton Crosstown West, ON

4d • Onsite

About The Position

ACCIONA is a global company focused on developing regenerative infrastructure that positively impacts society. With over 65,000 professionals in more than 40 countries, we are dedicated to designing a better planet and addressing global challenges like climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity. We have been delivering major infrastructure projects in Canada since 2001, covering the entire value chain from R&D to operations and maintenance. ACCIONA is a leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy, contributing to the economic and social progress of communities. We are currently a key partner in the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) project in Toronto, a significant investment in sustainable urban mobility. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team on a complex, high-value project that supports regional growth and environmental sustainability. The position is critical for managing non-construction spend, supporting the project's operational infrastructure, and involves close collaboration with the client and design team in a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) model, focusing on early identification of needs and transparent cost development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive procurement experience, ideally within heavy civil, rail, or transit infrastructure in Ontario.
• Familiarity with LRT-specific operational needs and the complexities of major GTA transit projects.
• Understanding of Alternative Delivery models (P3, Progressive Design-Build) and the collaborative, transparent commercial environment they require.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and experience with construction-specific ERPs or procurement software (e.g., RIB BuildSmart, eSUB, or SAP).

Nice To Haves

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of essential project support services including site facilities (trailers, security, temporary utilities), IT infrastructure, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies and consumable items.
• Lead the market engagement exercise for indirect categories during the progressive design phase to provide cost certainty and underpin estimate maturity.
• Work with project leadership to input into "open-book" cost estimates for overhead and project-wide services.
• Manage the end-to-end cycle from RFP development to contract award, including negotiating Master Purchase Agreements and administering changes, renewals, or disputes for indirect vendors.
• Ensure all indirect procurement activities align with the specific DMCA requirements, and the Procurement Management Plan.
• Build and maintain a robust supplier network in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), monitoring performance against KPIs and managing "vendor days" to test market capacity and encourage competition.
• Act as a subject matter expert for project teams, advising on procurement strategies that balance cost, delivery timelines, and local capability.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to indirect spend, such as professional service availability or volatility in facility operating costs.
• Input into reporting on local spend, spend by vendor category etc in order to demonstrate compliance with community and local engagement requirements of the DMCA.

Benefits

• Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada
• Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal
• Commitment to excellence in human resources management
• Exceptional HR policies
• Fostering an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement
• Equal opportunity basis for participation

What This Job Offers

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