Category and Contract Compliance Manager

Role Overview

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with organizational goals, cost optimization, and risk management objectives
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, RFP/RFQ processes, supplier negotiations, and contract award recommendations
• Analyze spend, supplier performance, and market trends to identify savings, consolidation, and value-creation opportunities
• Serve as the primary business partner for assigned categories, aligning stakeholder needs with sourcing strategies
• Ensure supplier adherence to contractual terms, pricing, service levels, and performance requirements
• Monitor compliance with contract obligations, including audits, reporting, and performance scorecards
• Identify and resolve contract deviations, non-compliance issues, and disputes in collaboration with Legal and internal stakeholders
• Support contract lifecycle management, including renewals, amendments, and termination decisions
• Maintain governance frameworks to ensure contracts are executed and managed consistently across categories
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships, including regular business reviews
• Track KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics to ensure suppliers meet contractual commitments
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance value, quality, and service delivery
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Operations to ensure sourcing and contracting activities meet internal policies and external regulations
• Identify and mitigate commercial, operational, and compliance risks within assigned categories
• Support internal audits and compliance reviews related to supplier contract

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or contract management
• Strong understanding of contract terms, compliance monitoring, and supplier governance
• Proven negotiation skills with experience managing complex supplier agreements
• Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and performance metrics
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Benefits

• 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.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.