About the role#
The Supply Chain Co-op student will work with the Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Legal/Commercial teams. You will gain experience in sourcing strategy, market analysis, contract administration, and procurement governance. This role provides exposure to the full procurement lifecycle, from identifying business needs to contract closeout.
What you'll do#
- Assist with category research, spend analysis, and market intelligence.
- Support the development of category strategies and sourcing plans.
- Analyze supplier markets, cost drivers, industry trends, and supply chain risks.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
- Support supplier segmentation and vendor management.
- Assist in preparing RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and other sourcing documentation.
- Support evaluation activities, scoring consolidation, and award recommendations.
- Conduct supplier benchmarking and competitive market analysis.
- Track sourcing event timelines and milestones.
- Participate in supplier meetings and project discussions.
- Assist with contract intake, administration, and document control.
- Support contract review processes and lifecycle management.
- Help identify key commercial terms, obligations, and risks.
- Coordinate routing, approvals, and contract execution.
- Maintain contract records and supplier documentation.
- Support legal and commercial teams in organizing contract templates and playbooks.
- Assist with compliance reviews and procurement governance.
- Participate in contract deviation tracking and commercial risk assessments.
- Help prepare procurement summaries for governance committees.
- Support audit readiness and documentation retention.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate co-op or internship program at a recognized Canadian university.
- Strong computer skills, including experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written formats.
Location & details#
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 start for a 12-month duration.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About ATCO
ATCO is a public company founded in 1947 that operates in the utilities, housing, energy, and defense sectors. The firm provides infrastructure and essential services to communities across the globe. It maintains a workforce of over 7,000 employees with headquarters in Alberta, Canada. The company specializes in areas including water, agriculture, real estate, and transportation.
How to get in at ATCO
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