Procurement Manager
Job Summary
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Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects from transformative transportation networks to critical energy industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.
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- Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people projects partners and stakeholders is our priority focus today and always.
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Our success is built on the passion expertise and dedication of our people. Together we embrace strong execution innovation and continuous improvement values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If youre inspired to make a difference through future-building projects join our best-in-class team.
What is the Opportunity
The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement and supply chain activities across all phases of new nuclear project deliveryfrom early development and contracting strategy through to execution and closeout.
This role ensures that procurement is fully integrated into project planning and delivery enabling early identification of risks identifying qualified suppliers for both quality and technical capabilities and ensuring timely compliant and cost-effective delivery of materials equipment and subcontracted services.
As a core member of the Project Management Team (PMT) the Procurement Manager drives supplier performance supports schedule certainty and ensures alignment with nuclear regulatory quality and contractual requirements.
What Youll Do Here
Development Phase Strategy & Planning
- Lead development of the project procurement strategy aligned with execution model (modularization fabrication field install)
- Identify long-lead materials critical equipment and key subcontract scopes early in the project lifecycle
- Define sourcing strategies (competitive bids strategic partners sole source where justified)
- Establish supplier qualification and prequalification plans ensuring alignment to nuclear QA requirements and regulatory expectations
- Work with Engineering and Project Controls to align specifications scopes and procurement packages with execution schedules
- Support development of contracts commercial terms and risk allocation strategies
Validation Phase Supplier Qualification & Readiness
- Lead supplier qualification audits and pre-award evaluations ensuring vendors meet nuclear quality technical and regulatory requirements
- Prepare a comprehensive Procurement Plan to highlight how procurement activities will be executed.
- Coordinate cross-functional reviews of procurement packages (Engineering Quality Construction) prior to issue
- Validate readiness of suppliers fabrication plans and logistics strategies prior to award and execution
- Ensure procurement documentation specifications and contracts are complete compliant and execution-ready
- Support readiness reviews to confirm procurement is aligned with project execution planning
Execution Phase Procurement & Supplier Management
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities including bidding evaluation negotiation and award
- Administer contracts and manage supplier/subcontractor performance against safety quality schedule and cost objectives
- Track and report on procurement status expediting delivery risks and mitigation actions
- Lead expediting logistics coordination and material delivery to support construction and fabrication timelines
- Maintain strong integration with Construction and Project Controls to ensure material availability aligns with field execution
Supplier & Subcontractor Performance Management
- Monitor supplier performance including delivery quality and contract compliance
- Work closely with Quality teams to ensure supplier adherence to nuclear QA programs and inspection requirements
- Address supplier issues including delays nonconformances and claims
- Drive continuous improvement across the supply chain to reduce risk and improve performance
Commercial & Contract Management
- Lead contract negotiations change management and claims resolution
- Manage cost control within procurement scope including tracking commitments and forecasts
- Ensure alignment between contract terms and project risk profile
- Support dispute resolution and commercial strategy development
Project Integration & Interface Management
- Integrate procurement activities with Engineering Quality Construction and Project Controls
- Support development of work packaging sequencing and construction readiness planning
- Participate in risk identification and mitigation planning from a procurement and supply chain perspective
- Provide regular reporting and updates to project leadership and stakeholders
Team Leadership & Capability Development
- Lead and develop procurement professionals across the project (buyers expeditors supply chain coordinators)
- Ensure team members are trained and aligned with nuclear procurement and quality requirements
- Foster strong collaboration across internal teams and external suppliers
- Support development of supply chain capability for future nuclear projects
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Direct oversight of procurement and supply chain team members
- Functional leadership across project teams for procurement-related activities
- Influence across Engineering Quality Construction and Commercial stakeholders
What You Bring to the Team
- Bachelors degree or College Diploma in Supply Chain Engineering Business or related discipline
- SCMP CPSM or equivalent certification considered an asset
- 10 years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience in EPC construction or major infrastructure projects
- Experience in nuclear or highly regulated industries strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience supporting project-based procurement across development and execution phases
- Experience managing complex supplier networks and subcontracted work scopes
- Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle within EPC or project-based delivery models
- Experience with supplier qualification contracting strategies and long-lead procurement
- Knowledge of nuclear quality requirements and regulatory expectations (CSA specifically N299 ASME NQA-1 considered an asset)
- Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced multidiscipline project environment
- Combination of project site office and supplier/vendor locations
- Travel required for supplier audits site coordination and project support
- Extended hours may be required to support project milestones
- Demonstrates accountability integrity and strong commercial judgment
- Operates with a proactive solutions-focused mindset
- Builds strong relationships across internal teams and external partners
- Champions nuclear safety culture and regulatory compliance
Reason for vacancy: New
Pay Range: $115000 - $145000
Individual pay isdeterminedbased on several factors including work location education experience uniqueskillsand job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications specialized training and the complexity or scope of the role.
Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considering all applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws.
Required Experience:
Manager