Specialist, Procurement

Position Title: Specialist, Procurement Location: Charlotte, NC, US Operating Sector: Nuclear What is the Opportunity? At Aecon, we are committed to delivering operational excellence through accountability, organization, and disciplined project execution. Within the Aecon U.S. Federal division, the Federal Procurement team supports federally regulated and nuclear construction operations requiring strong procurement coordination, supplier management, compliance awareness, and operational support. The Procurement Specialist supports the full lifecycle of procurement activities across federal projects and regulated operational environments. Reporting to the Senior Federal Procurement Specialist, this role is responsible for vendor sourcing, purchase order administration, procurement coordination, invoice management, supplier communication, and operational procurement support. This position works closely with project teams, vendors, subcontractors, accounting personnel, and procurement leadership to ensure procurement activities remain aligned with project requirements, funding structures, operational timelines, and federal compliance expectations. What You’ll Do Here: The Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting procurement operations from initial sourcing and vendor engagement through procurement execution, monitoring, invoice reconciliation, and procurement closeout activities. The role supports both external supplier coordination and internal procurement administration to help ensure projects remain operationally supported throughout all phases of execution. The position maintains visibility over: Vendor sourcing and qualification Framework purchase orders and periods of performance Invoice reconciliation and funding coordination Procurement tracking and operational continuity Procurement compliance and documentation management Vendor communication and procurement support activities Federal procurement operational requirements CUI / UCNI awareness and regulated procurement environments Support procurement activities from sourcing and requirements coordination through purchase order execution, monitoring, and closeout. Identify, coordinate with, and maintain relationships with vendors, subcontractors, manufacturers, and service providers supporting federal operations and nuclear construction projects. Assist in building and maintaining qualified vendor networks aligned with operational and project-specific procurement requirements. Develop, review, administer, and maintain procurement documentation, purchase orders, procurement tracking logs, and supplier records. Coordinate procurement activities with project teams to support material requirements, rentals, labor support, fuel usage, subcontracted services, and operational procurement needs. Monitor procurement timelines, deliverables, periods of performance, funding utilization, and ongoing operational support requirements. Process, review, reconcile, and validate vendor invoices to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with procurement and financial controls. Coordinate with vendors, procurement personnel, accounting teams, and project stakeholders to resolve procurement discrepancies, invoice issues, funding concerns, and operational procurement risks. Support framework purchase order administration, including funding adjustments, procurement continuity actions, and operational support extensions. Maintain visibility over procurement commitments, invoice burn rates, open obligations, and procurement continuity requirements. Support procurement reporting, operational tracking, audit readiness activities, and continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement lifecycle. Coordinate with procurement leadership regarding supplier concerns, sourcing limitations, operational gaps, schedule impacts, and procurement risks. Represent Aecon U.S. Federal professionally during vendor interactions, supplier coordination efforts, procurement meetings, conferences, and industry engagement activities. Support compliance awareness associated with federally regulated procurement environments, including familiarity with CUI, UCNI, NQA-1, CMMC, and federal procurement support expectations. What You Bring: Experience supporting federal, nuclear, industrial, construction, or regulated operational environments preferred. Strong understanding of procurement lifecycle management, procure‑to‑pay processes, vendor coordination, and purchase order administration. Experience supporting framework purchase orders, periods of performance, invoice reconciliation, and procurement funding coordination preferred. Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to coordinate effectively across procurement teams, project management, vendors, subcontractors, accounting personnel, and operational stakeholders. High attention to detail and ability to operate within highly accountable procurement environments. Awareness of federal procurement compliance considerations including CUI, UCNI, NQA-1, and CMMC requirements preferred. Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or equivalent procurement and financial management platforms preferred. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative and team‑oriented procurement environment. Core Competencies Procurement Operations Purchase Order Lifecycle Management Supplier Sourcing and Coordination Accounts Payable Administration Invoice Reconciliation Framework Purchase Order Administration Procurement Compliance Operational Planning and Coordination Procurement Continuity Management Documentation and Records Management Cross‑Functional Communication ERP / SAP Systems At Aecon we: Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well‑being. Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs. 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