Procurement Operations Coordinator

About This Opportunity At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

This role supports Ericsson's Ottawa Radio Project Management Office (PMO) by overseeing the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle for procurement activities tied to PMO-driven product development projects. The successful candidate ensures that requests are processed accurately, vendors are followed up with proactively, payments are completed on time, and purchase orders are closed in full compliance with Ericsson's policies and financial controls. This is an experienced, on-site position based in Ottawa, Canada.

What you will do:

Manage the full purchase order lifecycle - from initial request intake through vendor follow-up, payment confirmation, and final closure

Process purchase orders for a range of procurement activities supporting PMO-driven product development projects

Collaborate with Project Managers, Program Managers, Trade Compliance, Strategic Sourcing, Accounts Payable, and internal or external vendors

Track purchase order status, delivery progress, invoices, payment timelines, and outstanding aging items

Resolve issues related to missing information, pricing discrepancies, invoicing errors, goods or service receipt, payment delays, and vendor discrepancies

Maintain accurate procurement records, supporting documentation, and audit-ready evidence

Ensure all purchase order activities comply with Ericsson's procurement processes, financial controls, delegation of authority, and audit requirements

Prepare clear status updates, dashboards, KPI scorecards, and management reports using Excel and Power BI

Support project financial tracking, planning, and operational reporting for PMO-related procurement activities

Identify opportunities to improve procurement visibility, cycle-time predictability, and process consistency

The skills you bring:

Diploma or undergraduate degree in business, finance, supply chain, operations, commerce, or a related field

5-10 years of experience in purchase order management, procurement operations, vendor administration, accounts payable support, or a comparable role

Experience in project-based, engineering, R&D, telecommunications, or global business environments is considered an asset

Working knowledge of SAP-based procurement and financial processes is preferred

Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, lookups, data analysis, and reporting

Strong Power BI skills for building dashboards, tracking metrics, and enhancing procurement visibility

Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage across multiple stakeholder groups

Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and bring tasks to resolution

Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city: Ottawa, Canada

Job details: Developer

Job Stage: Job Stage 4

Primary Recruiter: Winston Tak

Hiring Manager: Parmeet Singh Chawla

Compensation And Benefits At Ericsson Your Pay The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

The salary range for this position is

Ottawa: $69,000.00 - $90,300.00

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

Your Health Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level cove