As a Procurement Intern, you will support and execute the operational and tactical procurement of goods and services within Western Canada or the Pacific Northwest. You will work in close cooperation with Procurement Managers and the business on a local level to support the operational procurement of local goods and services.

Support and execute the procurement of goods and services in accordance with category strategies, as well as applicable policies, procedures, and specifications.
Solicit quotes or generate RFQ’s in accordance with procurement policy in collaboration with operations and other stakeholders
Drive the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in own country, in line with zone and global strategies.
Support category projects and initiatives at the local level
Provide Category and Operational Management with information and support for the integration of local volumes, processes, quality levels and prices into strategy development
Co-ordinate with the business and shared service center regarding resolution on P2P issues as they occur and perform root cause analysis to ensure that best practices are captured and shared amongst team
Assist in creation and management of reports to assist the strategy of the operational procurement team
Assist with new vendor qualifications and onboarding as required
Assist with PO creation and maintenance as required

Relationships with other Jobs:

Operational Staff & Management
Category Management

Travel Requirements:

Bachelor's/Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at most levels (including technical and operational) and with most functions in the local language
Effective time management, planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time-frame and in a pressured environment
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions
Analysis and interpretation of data
Ability to identify problems quickly, make sound judgments, and recommend solutions
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI, SAP (preferred)

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

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