Strategic Procurement – 12- Month Co-op/Internship Student

Trench Group GmbH • Pickering, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance. But we are more than just a company. We are a force for change, committed to advancing the energy sector through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. We genuinely care about continuous improvement, and our dynamic workplace values attention to detail and adaptability, fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion where everyone is respected and truly valued. As a Co-op student/Intern at Trench, you will be part of the Strategic Procurement group and responsible for Supplier Management and Strategic Supply Chain Initiatives. You will have an opportunity to understand the supply chain of a manufacturing location and gain exposure to a wide range of supplier topics, such as pricing, negotiations, contracts, and vendor management.

Requirements

• Student must be working towards an undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration and must be in their 2nd year or higher or recent graduate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Self-driven, resourceful, and has a strong work ethic to achieve goals independently and work well in group.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Microsoft Office suite, particularly MS-PowerPoint and MS Excel is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide end to end support to the Strategic Manager in the Supplier Management Process, including contract negotiation, qualification, selection, evaluation, development, and classification.
• Assist in the maintenance, organization, and distribution of procurement records and information (procurement procedures, policies, price lists, contracts, supplier evaluations etc.).
• Analyze and create procurement data reports using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Request for quote, analyze for Total Cost of Ownership including cost calculations and comparisons.

Benefits

• The opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of optical current measurement technology and sustainable energy transmission in an innovative company
• You will work in a motivated team on forward-looking projects and gain insights into the latest technologies
• Support from experienced professionals in handling the latest measurement technology
• An hourly rate of pay of CAD $24 - $26.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees