Procurement Manager - Rail & Transit

AECOM•Mississauga, ON

19h•CA$135,000 - CA$185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM Mississauga is seeking a Construction Management Procurement Lead to join their team for a newly created role. This position is responsible for monitoring the procurement of construction, materials, equipment, and services by the contractor to ensure adherence to contractual requirements, promote optimal value, risk allocation, and delivery outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of construction procurement processes, particularly in heavy civil, rail, and transit infrastructure. They should be skilled in scoping subcontractor packages, managing the request for quotation process, understanding construction means and methods, and leveraging local market conditions for strategic sourcing decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, with additional experience in construction management.

Nice To Haves

Ideally of 15 years of experience in construction management with additional experience in procurement and supply chain management, or a related field, with ideally 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
Master's degree (e.g., MBA) is preferred but not required.
Professional certifications such as Professional Engineer, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), and certifications in Construction Management are highly desirable.
Excellent, analytical, negotiation and networking skills.
Demonstrated ability to balance commercial acumen with technical insight in construction procurement.
Conscientious, process oriented, and self-motivated
Prior Market Engagement Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Focussing on construction methodologies and sequencing, support the development and implementation of procurement strategies by the contractor which ensures the owner's interest in terms of value for money are protected while balancing factors such as timely delivery of the project, local capabilities, market capacity, and adherence to technical requirements.
Monitor the contractor’s procurement process including supplier prequalification, scope definition, request for quotation issuance, bid evaluation, subcontract formation, and award recommendation.
Review pricing, contractual terms, and delivery schedules of subcontractors proposed by the contractor to assess alignment with contractual requirements, value for money principles and project timelines.
Build and maintain strong relationships with the Contractor and supply chain to promote transparent communication and collaboration. Facilitate and participate in vendor days, market-engagement sessions, and supply-chain outreach activities with the Contractor to test capacity, encourage competition, and support value-for-money outcomes.
Reviewing contracts, change orders, and submittals to assess all procurement activities for alignment with project requirements.
Ability to work cooperatively with the contractor and internal stakeholders to manage and resolve any issues related to subcontracting and suppliers to prevent project delays.