Procurement Advisor

WestCorp Solutions is seeking a Procurement Advisor to support our client located in Sarnia, ON.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Creates purchase orders.
- Maintains and manages entire lifecycle of purchase orders and other basic procurement documentation.
- Assists with procurement process issues as required and escalates unresolved procurement issues to more Senior Procurement Coordinators and Specialists
- Meets the demands of multiple clients including external stakeholders.
- Ensures all procurement activities are aligned with the purchasing strategy and procurement plan.
- Identifies approved suppliers to address requirements.
- Creates individual annual objectives, measures, and performance targets aligned with the overall Procurement Team and the Supply Chain Management (SCM) functions' performance targets.
- Applies a mix of general Supply Operations concepts and processes and articulates key terminology in daily work.
- Applies general knowledge of ERP modules and processes in daily work.
- Problems dealt with are of limited complexity and are guided by policies and procedures.
- Makes decisions within established guidelines.
- Determines course of action as per procedural guidelines and contracts.
- Participates in the development of priorities to guide decisions.
- Deals with problems which are of limited complexity and guided by policies and procedures.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Represents a continuation of learning and development within the various phases of Supply Chain Management (SCM).
- Displays a general knowledge of Supply Chain Management (SCM) practices, procedures and tools.
- Understands the importance of communication skills and effective interaction with partners and suppliers.
- Demonstrates skills in ERP and an understanding of Planning, Scheduling and Coordinating practices, while acquiring a broadening understanding and awareness of related Supply Chain competencies.
- Minimum 1 - 3+ years in a Supply Chain or a Procurement related role.
- Post-secondary Business or Supply Chain background preferred.
- Experience in Oil and Gas industry preferred. Some roles will require a working knowledge of written and verbal French.
- If selected for onboarding, you may be required to undergo a background check and substance test in accordance with job site policies._

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- SAP: 5 years (preferred)
- Procurement/Supply Chain: 3 years (preferred)