Federal Procurement Manager

Overview

Reporting directly to the Federal Compliance Director, the Federal Procurement Manager is responsible for ensuring the Federal Procurement Department supports Aecon US business operations for the procurement of all required goods and services for US‑based federal projects and that the accomplishment of the same is performed on‑time, in accordance with Aecon policies and procedures and relevant US law and regulation.

• Ensure the timely and compliant issuance of purchase orders with subcontractors and vendors to support business operations.
• Ensure purchase orders with all vendors and subcontractors comply with Aecon policies, procedures, and relevant customer requirements, including FAR, DFAR, DEAR and all associated requirements.
• Ensure that all purchase orders are executed by an appropriate company officer, empowered to commit company funds commensurate with the value of the purchase order.
• Grow and lead a group of procurement professionals required to meet growing business needs by providing mentorship, development and counseling of direct reports.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements via process enhancements, draft required policies and procedures, and establish a procurement cost savings process to enable business goals.
• Develop and deliver training for related processes as required.
• Direct reports – buyers, purchasing agents, expediter and purchasing assistant.

• Minimum 10 years related experience at a federal contractor, ideally in the construction and/or engineering industry, or the United States Government managing a procurement team.
• Enrollment in or completion of the American Purchasing Society (APS) Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) Accreditation Program.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office (MS) Suite products and System Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP).
• Knowledge of Aecon Policy & Procedures, ASTM, ASME, API, Nuclear, UL Standards and experience with DCMA, DCAA, or USG Contractor Purchasing System audit requirements.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain USG Security Clearance and appropriate export authorizations as required.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations.

Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.