Procurement Agent I

Job title: Procurement Agent I

Job description: Description :

Parkland is an independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. We’re helping communities stay on the move and our team members serve retail, commercial, and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region and the Americas. Our purpose as Parklanders is to energize people and businesses to get them where they want to go. We’re a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster.

Position Title: Procurement Agent I

Team and Location: Richmond Hill ON

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Regional Finance Manager, the Procurement Agent I (PA I) will be responsible for executing approved purchase requisitions under deadline constraints, as well as managing supplier relationships. Open communication with suppliers and internal business units is vital for this role. The PA I will provide commercial support and guidance to end-users in the Commercial Ontario Division

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential sources for required materials and services for routine and low dollar purchases.
• Execute routine purchases of materials and services.
• Review and amend all new data being requested to be set up in Inventory Item Master database.
• Reduce stock duplications.
• Prepare and distribute Requests for Proposals (RFP), review, analyze and make recommendations in conjunction with business unit, and award PO/contract with support from the Procurement Manager.
• Resolve issues associated with overages, shortages and damages.
• Assist in the recommendation and continuous improvement of purchasing policies, procedures and processes with relation to short and long term organizational goals.
• Undertake activities to protect the best interests of the Company and ensure ethical standards are adhered to in all purchasing activities.
• Provide commercial expertise to end-users and ensure that corporate and local procurement policies, procedures and guidelines are followed.
• Continually strive to improve the total cost of ownership of the goods/services purchased by Parkland.
• Establish key milestones and performance measures to ensure Vendors perform per their contract.
• Improve overall procurement performance by keeping current of industry best practices.
• Work with and support national purchasing team on various projects

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent 1-3 years’ experience in Purchasing, Logistics and/or Inventory in an industrial/manufacturing/petroleum environment.
• Knowledge of business transactions related to procurement.
• Experience with development of service level agreements/contracts and in quality assurance auditing.
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills.
• Detailed oriented coupled with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, handle changing priorities and multiple projects.
• Knowledge of service and supply contracts, vendor negotiation, and vendor relationship management.
• Strong computer skills – MS Office Word, Excel. Experience with JDE is considered an asset.

Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.

Our main priority at Parkland is our people. As an employee, you can expect a fair workplace, a professional work environment, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and a share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and our Annual Incentive Plan.

Our preferred method of application is online at www.parkland.ca

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity.

We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.

Company: Parkland Income Fund

Expected salary:

Location: Richmond Hill, ON

Job date: Sun, 30 May 2021 01:40:39 GMT