About the role#
Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Student Expeditor to join the Procurement team for the Winter 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid position based in Ottawa. You will support the department with administrative tasks, contract tracking, and reporting while helping to implement cost-saving and improvement initiatives.
What you'll do#
- Monitor and track purchase orders to ensure goods and services arrive on time.
- Communicate with internal teams and external vendors regarding back orders and future deliveries.
- Coordinate with receiving teams to collect necessary documentation like packing slips and Certificates of Analysis.
- Process transactions and update master data within SAP ECC.
- Manage the material and vendor criticality assessment process.
- Run reports and perform data analysis to assist with decision-making.
- Expedite critical orders and escalate operational risks.
- Maintain schedules and produce status reports.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Supply Chain Management or business-related program.
- Knowledge of supply chain concepts including procurement, inventory management, and forecasting.
- Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience with Microsoft Office tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience with SharePoint is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 4, 2027 to April 30, 2027).
- Modality: Hybrid, with a minimum 40% on-site presence required.
About Canadian Blood Services
Canadian Blood Services is a non-profit organization based in Ottawa, Ontario. Founded in 1998, it manages a national system for blood, stem cell, and organ donation. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff members. It coordinates the collection and distribution of biological products to support transfusion and transplantation needs across the country.
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