About the role#
As a Strategic Procurement Intern, you will join the Strategic Procurement group to support supplier management and supply chain initiatives. You will gain exposure to the indirect supply chain of a manufacturing facility, covering areas such as vendor management, contract drafting, and pricing negotiations.
What you'll do#
- Provide end-to-end support to the Strategic Manager throughout the supplier management process.
- Assist with contract negotiation, supplier qualification, selection, evaluation, and development.
- Maintain, organize, and distribute procurement records, including policies, price lists, and supplier evaluations.
- Create data reports using Excel and PowerPoint.
- Request quotes and analyze them for Total Cost of Ownership, including cost calculations and comparisons.
- Draft contracts and manage the vendor setup process.
What you'll need#
- Currently working toward an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Law, or a related field.
- You must be in your 2nd year of study or higher, or be a recent graduate.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- A self-driven, resourceful approach and a strong work ethic.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- A demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve work quality and speed.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Pickering, Ontario, Canada.
- The position is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of $22 to $26.
- The term is rolling, with a duration of 8 to 12 months.
About Trench Group
Trench Group operates in the utilities sector. It manufactures high-voltage components such as instrument transformers, bushings, and coils. The company maintains its headquarters in Berlin. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and functions as a privately held organization.
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