Irving Procurement Student Job – Summer 2020

At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of an energetic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about achieving results.  With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our diverse operating divisions.

We have an excellent student program at J.D. Irving, Limited with formal and informal opportunities to meet and network with people from across the business, including other students. This is a great experience that will provide you with challenging, valuable work in addition to having the opportunity to work with one of Canada’s largest privately held employers.

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Student to join our Corporate Procurement Team in Saint John, New Brunswick supporting the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies.

The Procurement group is a strategic partner with our internal businesses across a number of industries, including manufacturing and transportation. We use the latest technology and procurement techniques to acquire goods, services and capital purchases for the best value. This role provides exposure to entry level purchasing, contract negotiation, and procurement processes. Within the department there is also a team devoted to process improvement initiatives.

This is the Right Work Term for You if You Have:

• Education Required:
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Business degree program, or Industrial Engineering degree program
  • In good academic standing
• A passion for procurement and negotiation with a drive to learn new systems and processes
• Long term interest in a procurement career and in pursuing a Procurement Designation (e.g. SCMP, CPSM or MCIPS)
• Superior analytical and communication skills
• Ability to comfortably communicate with vendors
• High energy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Team Player
• Attention to detail

What You Can Expect During Your Work Term:

• Sourcing goods and materials for various J.D. Irving, Limited companies
• Meeting with vendors to negotiate new contracts, renew existing contracts, and re-evaluate under-performing vendors
• Analyzing corporate spend
• Contract drafting, negotiation and compliance monitoring
• Measuring, monitoring and managing supplier relationships
• Opportunity to connect and network with other students and tenured professionals across the organization

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

When applying please be sure to include your resume and transcript.

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To apply, click here.