Junior Purchaser - Edmonton, Canada - ATS Traffic Ltd.

ATS Traffic Ltd.

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Location:
Edmonton, AB.

Status:8-Month Internship, Full-Time. Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Expected to end on/before December 23, 2024.

Reports To:
Supply Chain Manager

About ATS Traffic:

ATS Traffic is a family-owned business that has been getting people home safely since 1966.

We provide traffic control, on-street services and signage products and services across Canada, currently operating out of offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Kamloops, Langley, Brandon, Winnipeg and Mississauga.

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Do What's Right:

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Our People Matter:

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Trust Through Teamwork:

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Striving for Excellence

About the Position:

ATS Traffic is currently looking for a Junior Purchasing Student to join our business Working closely with the Supply Chain team, this role is an excellent introduction to the Supply Chain field whereby you will gian valuable, real-world experience.

This role will be responsible for identifying new opportunities to reduce purchasing costs, mitigate supply risks, and achieve best value.

Responsibilities:

Consult, liaise, and develop strong relationships with internal customers, suppliers, and vendors;
Sourcing materials and services, researching new products and suppliers when necessary;
Competitive tendering and negotiation of goods and services to ensure best value;
Ensure proper receiving of materials using landed cost module;
Compile data and communicate targets and goals as required;
Setup, evaluate and improve suppliers' lead time;
Provide coverage for Supply Chain Team when necessary;
Assist on research and project assignments; research negotiations, trends and economic analysis;
Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a postsecondary education progrma with a specialization in Supply Chain or a related field.
Preference will be given to 3rd or 4th year students who have completed related courses.
Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple prioirities at once.
Previous experience with Power BI, Business Central, and SalesPad are definite assets.
Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office 365 Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Why Choose ATS Traffic?:

We have always been a family-owned business.

When you join ATS, you aren't just a number:

people remember your name and treat you like one of the family You'll be working with a team you can trust, and you'll be excited to come in on Monday morning.

Behaviors:
Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:
Preferred