Procurement jobs in Canada

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ABOUT THE ROLE

The Procurement Summer Student, you will support and execute the operational and tactical procurement of goods and services within Western Canada. You will work in close cooperation with the Warehouse Supervisor and Procurement Managers and the business on a local level to assist in the operational procurement of local goods and services. You will develop your technical and professional skills while expanding your professional network.

Work Term: May 2025 – August 2025
Work Location: Lafarge Exshaw Plant - Hwy 1A, Exshaw, AB T0L 2C0

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Support and execute the procurement of goods and services in accordance with category strategies, as well as applicable policies, procedures, and specifications.
• Support market procurement managers.
• Contract Management
• Generate RFQ’s in accordance with procurement policy in collaboration with operations and other stakeholders
• 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
• Maintain the integrity of spend classification and other PO requirements
• Conduct cement warehouse inventory counts
• Manage procurement documents in Google Drive

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program
Field of Study Preferred: Business / Supply Chain Management
Required Training/Certifications: Class 5 driver’s license
Required Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Power BI, SAP (preferred)
Travel Requirements: 5%

Additional Requirements:

• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at most levels (including technical and operational) and with most functions
• 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
• Enthusiasm and desire to learn and be a team player
• Analysis and interpretation of data
• Ability to identify problems quickly, make sound judgments, and recommend solutions
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves
• A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job where applicable
  

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, will be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.