Procurement Support Co-op Students

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada's energy resources - applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net‑zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life‑cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower‑emissions technologies.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs.

Come be part of the Global Business Solutions Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Calgary, AB.

Imperial is looking for ambitious and highly motivated students to join our Procurement Services Department (PSD). You will be working in a fast‑paced team environment and have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in a myriad of areas including data analysis and visualization, contracting, negotiations, supply chain, procurement process, and payment of materials and services.

• Be assigned to a team within the procurement department, with the opportunity to collaborate with other teams/departments.
• Perform in‑depth analysis on current state contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors.
• Interface with internal business clients and external suppliers to ensure effective communication and achievement of company strategic goals.
• Support PtP (Procure‑to‑Pay) activities which may include requisitioning, inventory, optimization, purchasing, invoicing, invoice troubleshooting, supplier performance, expediting material deliveries, etc.
• Conduct agreement reviews to determine alignment with controls.
• Perform data analytics and visualization support for contract and/or supply chain administration activities.
• Perform business analytic functions in support of stewardship reporting.
• Work with software systems as required to support the day‑to‑day functions of the procurement department.
• Work with and integrate the use of business intelligence tools to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Student terms will also include a variety of short‑term projects with specific deliverables for completion by the end of your work term.

A successful Procurement Support Student has the following key qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Commerce, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management, with plans to return to school following the work term.
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application.

• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) – with the ability to recognize audience and interface with internal business clients and external suppliers.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills.
• Proven proficiency in working with and applying business intelligence tools, Microsoft Office tools, and SAP systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, and problem‑solving skills.
• Critical…