Purchasing Assistant - 90 Day Fill (Temporary)

Overview

Temporary Purchasing Assistant handling procurement tasks for up to 3 months

Key Responsibilities

• oracle bpa
• competitive bidding
• procurement transactions
• expediting report
• p2p support
• contract administration

Tasks

advancing complex concerns as required. As the Purchasing Assistant, you are accountable for the performance of the day-to-day procurement risks and support stakeholders on the purchase to pay (P2P) Procurement functions within the Corporate Shared Services Procurement. You will provide purchasing expertise to business partners and achieve compliance with current purchasing and EPCOR policies within specified time frames. Contract administration in accordance with Purchasing and EPCOR Policies and as promised and expedite/escalate as required. -Maintaining supplier expediting report and ensuring orders placed with vendors arrive -Monitoring, responding, and/or actioning all inquiries generated through the -Assisting with the Competitive Bidding process (RFP/RFQ) and -Coordinating, triaging and processing procurement transactions, such as -Creating, revising and managing Blanket Purchase Agreements within Oracle. -Advising and making recommendations to stakeholders with respect to potential -Providing supplemental support and emergency back-up for other department -Providing timely and responsive customer service to customers, resolving issues and -Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics.

Requirements

• supply chain
• oracle erp
• ms excel
• ms office
• administrative
• communication

What You Bring

-A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.) -5+ years of administrative experience is required; Purchasing or Supply Chain Management experience is an asset. -Understanding of procurement policies, processes and procedures is considered an asset. -High school diploma, GED or equivalent level of secondary education.Post-secondary education (diploma or degree) in Supply Chain and/or Purchasing designation is considered an asset. -Excellent organizational skills. -Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to meet individual and team objectives. -If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment. -Demonstrated proficiency with the following systems / software:Oracle or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software,MS Excel (intermediate or higher level of skill preferred),MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint -Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail. -MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint -MS Excel (intermediate or higher level of skill preferred), -To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required. -Oracle or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, -Post-secondary education (diploma or degree) in Supply Chain and/or Purchasing designation is considered an asset. -Experience with negotiating commercial terms and conditions and knowledge of -Ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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Benefits

Wage: Starting at $33.21 per hour Department shared e-mail account(s). Hours of work: 75 hours biweekly, Monday to Friday -If a candidate is hired at the developmental level starting wage will be determined based on experience at the time of selection.

About Epcor

-Evolved into a cross-border operator over a century later -Headquartered in Edmonton and municipally owned, it spun off generation assets in 2009 to focus on distribution and infrastructure -Typical projects include designing, building and operating treatment plants, distribution networks and storm-water systems in Canada and the U.S. -Operates in four Canadian provinces and multiple U.S. states including Arizona, New Mexico and Texas -Maintains traffic-signal and street-light infrastructure in Edmonton and explored water operations for nuclear projects -Through its Encor and EPCOR Water Services divisions, it delivers both regulated and competitive energy, gas and water offerings

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Security Clearance

-clearance on all applicable background checks (criminal, identity, educational, credit) and reference checks. -enhanced background assessment may be required by law, including advanced criminal record checks post‑employment. -pre‑placement medical and drug/alcohol testing may also be required.