IT Procurement Agent (6-Month Term) - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands Ultramar, Bluewave Energy, Pipeline, Chevron, Columbia Fuels, Island Petroleum, and Sparlings Propane.We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We’re also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.Position Title: IT Procurement Agent (6-Month Term)Team and Location: IT – Calgary, AB I Montreal, QC I RemotePosition Summary:As a member of the IT Infrastructure & Operations team, the IT Procurement Agent (PA I) will be responsible for executing approved purchase requisitions under deadline constraints, as well as managing supplier relations. Open communication with suppliers and internal business units is vital within the position. They will provide support to end-users across Parkland Canada.Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential sources for required materials and services for routine and low dollar purchases.
• Execute routine purchases of hardware & software and IT materials and services related to the project and MG&A.
• Review and amend all new data being requested to be set up in the ticketing system and ERP systems.
• Reduce stock duplications.
• Prepare Purchase Requisition ensuring backup documentation is provided and stored.
• Resolve issues associated with approvals of the Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order acceptance, Invoice submission and Vendor relations.
• Understand and consistently set up various types of Purchase Requisitions such as: software (prepaids), hardware, service and project Purchase Requisitions.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation for Cloud services, IT Corporate Credit Card costing and prepare journal entry for the same.
• 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.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent 1-5 years’ experience in project purchasing, IT hardware/software purchasing & services.
• Knowledge of business transactions related to IT procurement.
• Solid knowledge of project procurement and accounting GL structure.
• Experience interpreting service level agreements/contracts and quality assurance auditing.
• Excellent verbal, written and negotiation skill.
• Good analytical, reconciliation and computer skills.
• ERP/Software knowledge with ServiceNow, JDE and iVALUA is an asset. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle changing priorities and multiple projects.
• Good understanding of Provincial and Federal Regulations related to the Procurement role.
• Basic knowledge of service and supply contracts, vendor negotiation, and vendor relationship management.

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

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• 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.
• 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.

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