Procurement Manager - Rail & Transit

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CA - Mississauga, ON - 5090 Explorer
Compensation: CAD 135000 - CAD 185000 - yearly

Job Description  AECOM Mississauga is seeking a Construction Management Procurement Lead to join our team for a newly created role.
We are seeking an experienced Construction/Procurement Manager, responsible for monitoring the procurement of construction, materials, equipment, and services by the contractor for adherence to contractual requirements to promote optimal value, risk allocation, and delivery outcomes.
The ideal candidate will bring deep construction procurement process knowledge, especially in heavy civil, rail, and transit infrastructure, and be skilled in scoping subcontractor packages, the request for quotation process, understanding construction means and methods, and leveraging local market conditions to provide input into strategic sourcing decisions.
Responsibilities    Procurement Strategy :
Focusing 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.
Procurement Process :
Monitor the contractor’s procurement process including supplier prequalification, scope definition, request for quotation issuance, bid evaluation, subcontract formation, and award recommendation.
Supplier Negotiation :
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.
Supplier Relationship & Market Engagement :
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.
Contract Management :
Review contracts, change orders, and submittals to assess all procurement activities for alignment with project requirements.
Issue Resolution :
Work cooperatively with the contractor and internal stakeholders to manage and resolve any issues related to subcontracting and suppliers to prevent project delays.
Measure of Success  Based on the ability for the individual to have a strong understanding of the design and construction of the project and ensure the project’s procurement and subcontracting strategies balances cost, schedule, quality, and value for money.
Successful leadership of and collaboration with multidisciplinary team to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
Qualifications   Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction management with additional experience in procurement and supply chain management, or a related field.
Preferred:
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.
Additional Information  Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
Benefits   Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
Paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options.
Wellbeing resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards.
Retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan.
Equal Opportunity Employment  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

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