Come Build Your Career at Aecon! As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive. We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!What is the Opportunity? Reporting directly to the Director, Procurement – US Commercial Operations, the Specialist, Category Management is responsible for managing and optimizing assigned product or service categories to drive value, efficiency, and strategic growth. This role combines market analysis, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure category performance aligns with organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, specific category (mechanical/electrical) knowledge, the ability to influence stakeholders and ensure compliance to standard operating procedures.What You'll Do Here Develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives and deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and innovationAnalyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and competitive benchmarks to inform sourcing decisionsManage supplier relationships, including negotiation of contracts, pricing, and service level agreementsPartner with internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, finance, estimating and contracts) to understand requirements and ensure alignmentIdentify risks and opportunities within the category and implement mitigation or improvement plansMonitor category performance through KPIs, reporting, and data analysisLead or support sourcing events, RFPs, and contract renewalsDrive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base and internal processesEnsure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, standard operating procedures and ethical sourcing standardsWhat You Bring To The Team Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred)Experience in specific industry (e.g., nuclear, utilities, industrial manufacturing)5–8+ years of experience in category management, procurement, or strategic sourcingDemonstrated success in supplier negotiation and contract managementStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive decisionsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesProficiency in procurement systems, ERP platforms, and data analysis toolsExperience in construction, engineering, EPC, or capital‑intensive industriesFamiliarity with estimating, procurement, contracts, and compliance workflowsExperience supporting ERP or enterprise system improvementsExperience working in regulated or federally governed environmentsProfessional certifications (e.g., CPSM)Results-driven mindsetAecon 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr