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Procurement Manager - Rail & Transit

AECOMMississauga
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. At least 8 years of experience in construction management, with additional experience in procurement and supply chain management, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications:15 years of experience in construction management, with supplementary experience in procurement and supply chain management, ideally including 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity. A Master's degree (e.g., MBA) is preferred but not mandatory. Professional certifications such as Professional Engineer, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), and certifications in Construction Management are highly desirable. Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

About the job

AECOM Mississauga is on the lookout for a Construction Management Procurement Lead to join our dynamic team in a newly established position.

About the Position

  • As a seasoned Construction/Procurement Manager, you will oversee the procurement of construction materials, equipment, and services by contractors, ensuring compliance with contract stipulations to optimize value, risk distribution, and project delivery outcomes.

  • The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of construction procurement processes, particularly within the heavy civil, rail, and transit sectors. You will be adept at defining subcontractor scopes, managing the quotation request process, and understanding construction methodologies while utilizing local market insights to inform strategic sourcing decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Procurement Strategy: Collaborate with contractors to develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the owner's value for money interests while balancing project timelines, local capabilities, market capacity, and technical requirements.

  • Procurement Process: Supervise the procurement processes employed by contractors, including supplier prequalification, scope definition, issuance of requests for quotation, bid evaluations, subcontract formation, and award recommendations.

  • Supplier Negotiation: Analyze pricing, contractual terms, and delivery timelines proposed by subcontractors to ensure alignment with contract requirements and value-for-money principles.

  • Supplier Relationship & Market Engagement: Foster and maintain robust relationships with contractors and the supply chain to enhance communication and collaboration. Engage in vendor days, market engagement sessions, and outreach activities to assess capacity, stimulate competition, and support value-for-money outcomes.

  • Contract Management: Review contracts, change orders, and submissions to ensure all procurement activities align with project requirements.

  • Issue Resolution: Work collaboratively with contractors and internal stakeholders to address and resolve any issues concerning subcontracting and suppliers to avert project delays.

About AECOM

Join Us in Changing the World. At AECOM, we are committed to delivering a better world. Our work enhances lives by improving commutes, providing access to clean water, and transforming skylines. As the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to tackle the most complex challenges and create lasting legacies for future generations. With a surge in infrastructure investment globally, our services are in high demand. We welcome your bold ideas and big dreams to join our global team of over 50,000 professionals—including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, and construction managers—delivering impactful projects around the globe. We are united by a common purpose: to deliver a better world. Become a part of our mission.

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