Purchasing/Sourcing Student

The Position

The Summer Student will assist the Purchasing team with purchasing/sourcing activities related to Indirect & Direct goods and services, data analysis, suppliercommunication, and administrative tasks. This role provides exposure to corporate purchasing processes and supply chain operations in a non-manufacturingenvironment.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position. 

Responsibilities

• Support troubleshooting internal applications to support business and global teams.
• Assist in preparing reports on spend analysis and supplier performance.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives within the purchasing function.
• Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing team. e.g. book meetings for RFPs, business reviews, etc.
• Help distribute, track and organize supplier evaluations
• Help maintain supplier records, contracts, and qualification documents
• Assist in preparing draft contract amendments and extensions under guidance from the Purchasing team
• Audit Readiness Review support
• Help coordinate small projects such as cost-saving initiatives, supplier consolidation reviews, and process mapping

This position is based in the Burlington, Ontario office located at 5180 South Service Road and is flexible.
Employees in flexible roles are required to be at the office a minimum of 50% of the time each month and must report to the office when requested and required by their Manager/Department

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientated.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Total Rewards

We offer competitive total rewards that includes a generous amount of paid time off (vacation, personal days, contingency paid time off days for Long Term Contract Employees), comprehensive and flexible benefits plan, Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching of RRSPs, Employee and Family Assistance Plan, employee and leadership development programs, and programs to support overall health and wellness for employees. 

Our total rewards philosophy reflects and recognizes employee contributions to the company. 

Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/ca/careers/explore-our-company/benefits-rewards

READY TO APPLY?

Click the "Apply Now" button below to submit your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our company.  Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Boehringer Ingelheim Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Boehringer Ingelheim Canada does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants in the recruitment process. 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications for this position will be accepted until January 30, 2025 (7pm EST)

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