Co-op Student, Procurement

Green Infrastructure Partners•Markham, ON

3d•CA$20 - CA$23•Onsite

About The Position

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work! Procurement Co-op Markham, Ontario SUMMARY Reporting to the National Procurement Manager, the Procurement Co-op position provides a hands-on learning experience directly related to the skills needed in a full-time career. You will have the opportunity to develop, participate and learn key roles and functions within supply chain management to support our construction operations. As a Procurement Co-op, you will gain exposure to areas such as Purchasing, Procure to Pay, Contracts, Supplier Relationship Management, TCO Analysis, Estimating, Logistics & Compliance and much more! PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE Act as the key contact and support internal and external procurement enquiries. Support operational request from sourcing, PO’s, change orders and logistics. Provide recommendation and guidance to internal Business Units with respect to procurement and supply chain strategy. Some need for ordering materials and services in a fast-paced environment (translating field needs, obtaining quotes, placing orders, and ensuring timely fulfilment). Foster business relationships with Project Managers, Operational Personnel and Shared Services to support GIP. Communicate status, risks, process changes, and compliance with respect to day to day purchasing activities. Design, build, issue RFQ’s, manage responses and complete Total Cost of Ownership. Support a strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders. Assist in analyzing data to identify new opportunities for cost savings or increased service coverage.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Superior attention to detail.
Proficient in various computer software programs, including, word processing, and spreadsheet applications (Excel).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with JD Edward, Zip P2P and Power BI is an asset.

Responsibilities

Act as the key contact and support internal and external procurement enquiries.
Support operational request from sourcing, PO’s, change orders and logistics.
Provide recommendation and guidance to internal Business Units with respect to procurement and supply chain strategy.
Ordering materials and services in a fast-paced environment (translating field needs, obtaining quotes, placing orders, and ensuring timely fulfilment).
Foster business relationships with Project Managers, Operational Personnel and Shared Services to support GIP.
Communicate status, risks, process changes, and compliance with respect to day to day purchasing activities.
Design, build, issue RFQ’s, manage responses and complete Total Cost of Ownership.
Support a strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.
Assist in analyzing data to identify new opportunities for cost savings or increased service coverage.