Strategic Procurement - Indirect Materials Intern

On-site | Full time | Student (not yet graduated)

About Us

In Trench Canada, we deliver state-of-the-art, safe, and reliable instrument transformers, coils, and bushings for seamless energy transmission. With a legacy of customized engineering and innovation, we enable society to harness the power of electricity with reliability and performance. But we are more than just a company. We are a force for change, committed to advancing the energy sector through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. We genuinely care about continuous improvement, and our dynamic workplace values attention to detail and adaptability, fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion where everyone is respected and truly valued.

A Snapshot of Your Day

This 4-month co-op/internship at Trench offers a unique opportunity to be part of the Strategic Procurement team, where you will play a key role in Supplier Management and Strategic Supply Chain Initiatives. During this experience, you will gain valuable insights into the indirect supply chain of a manufacturing environment and engage with a variety of supplier-related topics, including pricing strategies, contracts, negotiations, vendor management, and more.

Your Tasks:

• Provide end to end support to the Strategic Manager in the Supplier Management Process, including contract negotiation, qualification, selection, evaluation, development, and classification.
• Assist in the maintenance, organization, and distribution of procurement records and information (procurement procedures, policies, price lists, contracts, supplier evaluations etc.).
• Analyze and create procurement data reports using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Request for quotes and analyze for Total Cost of Ownership including cost calculations and comparisons.
• Manage the vendor setup process.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Student must be working towards an undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration and must be in their 2nd year or higher.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office suite, particularly MS-PowerPoint and MS Excel is an asset.
• Excellent spoken and written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Self-driven, resourceful, and has a strong work ethic to achieve goals independently and work well in groups.
  
  
  

We offer:

• The opportunity to be a part of a creative and supportive team.
• Exposure to complex supply chain topics.
• Work collaboratively with Business Excellence, Operational Excellence, Finance, HR and other relevant departments to achieve a common goal.
  
  
  

Our Commitment

Trench invites applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to fostering workplace diversity. We provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require this information in an alternate format, need communication support, or need accommodation in applying for a posting and/or are selected for an interview, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Trench utilizes artificial intelligence in its job scanning and recruitment process to effectively find the candidate most suitable for each position.

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