Purchasing Assistant

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada EPCOR Full time

Highlights of the job

Are you looking to kick start or grow your Supply Chain career with a dynamic and innovative team?

We are hiring one full time, temporary (up to 18 months) **Assistant, Purchasing** position working out of Edmonton, AB

As the Purchasing Assistant, you are accountable for the performance of the day-to-day

Procurement functions within the Corporate Shared Services Procurement. You will provide purchasing expertise to business partners and achieve compliance with current purchasing and EPCOR policies within specified time frames.
- This position is eligible for EPCOR’_s hybrid work program._

What you’d be responsible for
- Coordinating, triaging and processing procurement transactions, such as

Requisitions and Purchase Orders that meet business requirements; have complete

Procurement related forms
- Creating, revising and managing Blanket Purchase Agreements within Oracle
- Maintaining supplier expediting report and ensuring orders placed with vendors arrive

as promised and expedite/escalate as required
- Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics
- When required, assisting with the Competitive Bidding process (RFP/RFQ) and

Contract administration in accordance with Purchasing and EPCOR Policies and

external trade agreements
- Monitoring, responding, and/or actioning all inquiries generated through the
- Providing timely and responsive customer service to customers, resolving issues and

advancing complex concerns as required
- Providing supplemental support and emergency back-up for other department

administrative functions
- Advising and making recommendations to stakeholders with respect to potential

procurement risks and support stakeholders on the purchase to pay (P2P)

processes

What’s required to be successful
- High school diploma or GED is required
- A minimum of 1 year of Purchasing or Supply Chain Management experience is

considered an asset
- Post-secondary education (diploma or degree) in Supply Chain and/or a

Purchasing Designation is considered an asset
- Understanding of procurement policies, processes and procedures is considered an

asset
- Experience with negotiating commercial terms and conditions and knowledge of

competitive bidding law and trade agreements are definite assets
- Demonstrated proficiency with the following systems / software:

- Oracle or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software,
- MS Excel (intermediate or higher level of skill preferred),
- MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to meet individual and team objectives

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: A3

Wage: Starting at $33.21 per hour _(_Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and is based on a combination of factors as outlined in the_ _Collective Agreement.)_

Hours of work: 75 hours biweekly, Monday to Friday

**Application deadline**:November 15, 2024**

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Please note the following information:

- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
- A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.


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