Procurement Administrator

3 weeks ago

Ontario, Canada Bwalk Full time
Procurement Administrator (Summer Student) Job Description

Posted Monday, April 8, 2024 at 4:00 a.m.

Boardwalk provides Canadians with a quality, comfortable, home living experience. We offer rental apartments and townhouses that come in a wide breadth of shapes, sizes and sets of amenities. We operate 33,000 units across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.

Boardwalk recognizes our Associates as our most valuable asset. We are proud to provide competitive wages, profit-sharing, and amazing benefits like flexible group medical and dental, fitness reimbursement, training and development, group RRSP matching, rental discounts, and more.

As a Summer Student - Procurement Administrator, reporting to Procurement Director, Services, you will be responsible for supporting the procurement team in various administrative tasks related to purchasing goods and services for the organization. Your role will involve coordinating with suppliers/contractors, maintaining procurement records, assisting in the procurement process, and ensuring timely delivery of materials or services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in Procurement Process: Support procurement team members in sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, and negotiating prices to ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and services (contractors).
  • Supplier Coordination: Communicate with suppliers to place orders, follow up on deliveries, and resolve any issues or discrepancies that may arise.
  • Purchase Order Management: Generate and manage purchase orders accurately, ensuring all necessary information is included and maintained in the internal proprietary system.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain procurement records and documentation, including contracts, purchase orders, and invoices, in an organized and accessible manner.
  • Data Entry: Enter procurement data into databases or spreadsheets accurately.
  • Support Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as finance, operations, and logistics to facilitate smooth procurement processes and timely delivery of materials.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas and suggestions for process improvements within the procurement function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Familiarity with procurement processes and basic understanding of supply chain concepts is a plus.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and systems.
  • Prior experience in a procurement or administrative role is advantageous but not required for entry-level positions.

Non-Technical Requirements:

  • Detail-oriented: Ability to meticulously handle procurement documentation and data with accuracy.
  • Time management: Capacity to prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Analytical mindset: Aptitude for analyzing procurement data and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Team player: Willingness to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and functions.
  • Problem-solving skills: Capability to address procurement challenges creatively and proactively.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in starting a career in procurement administration and gaining valuable experience in the field.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume.


We would like to thank you in advance for your application, however, only those candidates who are being considered will be contacted. Offers of employment will be contingent on satisfactory Security Background Checks, Reference Checks, and Post-offer/Pre-employment Physical Testing where applicable.

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Ready to shape the future of our communities? Come work with us and learn where doing what you love means never working a day in your life


Deeply rooted in family spirit and humility, Boardwalk’s five core values of integrity, associates, teamwork, customer service and social responsibility are more than just words - they are a way of life. Coupled with our Golden Foundation of ‘treat others as you would like to be treated,’ ‘be good,’ ‘love community’ and ‘have fun,’ we believe in happiness and creating the most memorable experiences for both our Associates and Resident Members, continually looking for new and innovative ways to enhance and strengthen all our Boardwalk communities.


We hope these values speak to you as they speak so meaningfully to us


As we continue to grow, we remain unwavering in our commitment to providing Resident Members with the best quality rental communities. This same commitment means Boardwalk is always seeking individuals who have a positive attitude, are energetic and passionate, self-driven, productive, have the capacity to deliver high-quality results and who believe in the power of teamwork.


Together, with you as part of our team, we will continue to create meaning every day for those who choose to call Boardwalk home.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Statement


We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team that will honour and celebrate your experiences, perspectives and unique identity regardless of age, ethnicity, race, colour, abilities, religion, socio-economic status, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.


Together, our communities strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.


We believe every Associate in our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of values, customs and experience to better understand and engage with the world around us, identify challenges, so as to discover, design and deliver solutions together.

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