Procurement Student

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities.

That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Student within our Edmonton Buildings District to work as a Procurement Student .

We are looking for students available for 4-8 month term starting January 2025 .

Here's how a(n) Procurement Student for our Edmonton Buildings office contributes to our team :

Responsibilities

Purchase materials / assets and services as directed and in accordance with policies and procedures using cost-effective approaches for each transaction.

Developing and maintaing reports and Power BI dashboards based on business needs.

Proactively expedite and follow up on all aspects of the purchasing process with suppliers to schedule deliveries and resolve material discrepancies, outstanding or overdue deliveries, warranty claims, and return of material.

Ensure that all purchases are conducted ethically and legally in accordance with district / company policies.

Prepare and analyze Requests for Quotes (RFQs).

Interpret basic information requests and recognizes sources of information required to respond.

Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Management Informations Systems specialization in a post-secondary institution.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Basic exposure to applicable laws and regulations related to procurement activities.

Basic understanding of supply chain process, project life cycle, procurement best practices, and risk.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, and diplomatically.

Aptitude and desire for corporate social responsibility, integrity in business practices, and ethical decision making.

Ability to perform multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Strong computer literacy; experience using Microsoft Office software. Knowledge in Power BI is an asset.

Access to a clean, reliable car

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day.

Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing.

We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate.

Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL.

This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!

Employee Status : Regular Full-Time

Company : PCL Construction Management Inc.

Primary Location : Edmonton, Alberta (Buildings)

Job : Procurement Student

Requisition : 6663