Associate Procurement Specialist - Procurement Excellence

In this role, the student will support day-to-day Supply Management Procurement Excellence activities. This includes assisting with sourcing-related tasks, supporting contract and documentation processes, helping manage supplier interactions, and contributing to process improvements. The role provides exposure to core Supply Management practices and opportunities to build analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

The Irving Oil Supply Management team is responsible for sourcing goods and services across all areas of operations. Comprising approximately 100 professionals based in Saint John (Home Office and Refinery) and Ireland, the team partners closely with key suppliers to deliver optimal value while proactively managing commercial and operational risks. In addition to strategic sourcing and supplier management, the team conducts audits and process reviews, provides data analytics and spend trending insights, performs category analysis to support informed procurement decisions, and identifies and mitigates supply chain risks to ensure business continuity and operational resilience.

Responsibilities:

·       Support sourcing activities, including conducting market research and basic data analysis

·       Request and evaluate supplier quotations to support decision-making

·       Help resolve invoice discrepancies and identify opportunities to improve processes

·       Maintain and update data, records, and documentation within SharePoint lists and libraries to support business operations, reporting requirements, and compliance standards

·       Maintain supplier compliance data and support follow-up activities to ensure records remain accurate, complete, and up to date

·       Support data management and reporting activities by ensuring the integrity and accuracy of procurement and supplier information

·       Support ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives as needed

Your Skills:  

·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·       Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps is an asset

·       Analytical mindset, with experience or interest in data analysis

Your Experience:  

·       Currently enrolled in Business Administration with a strong interest in Supply Management and Logistics 

·       Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education and be returning to school

What We Offer:

·       Professional Development – Student focused learning & development sessions, mentorships and networking events

·       Student Benefits – Housing allowance, relocation support, co-op fee reimbursement and parking allowance for qualifying candidates

·       Work Environment– Work in our home office building or our refinery with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café

·       Wellness Support– With 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.​

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