Procurement Student Coordinator

Jobtailor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Vancouver is seeking a procurement administration intern to support the procurement team with day-to-day tasks, documentation, and supplier onboarding. You will assist in requisition and order processing while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong office software skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint), and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 8-month term preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program.
• Preference for studies in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations Management, Commerce, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and composed under pressure.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Workday is an asset.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills are a plus.
• Prior supply chain knowledge or experience is beneficial but not required.
• Previous experience in supply chain, procurement, administration, customer service, or project coordination is an asset.
• Preference for students available for an 8-month work term.
• Canadian undergraduate students or Canadian Permanent Resident undergraduate students must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Foreign full-time undergraduate students must be enrolled at a designated learning institution, have a valid Canadian study permit permitting off-campus employment, and have applied for a Social Insurance Number.
• Foreign undergraduate students in recognized study-abroad programs must have accepted or be in the process of accepting an IEC Invitation to Apply for a work permit.
• Applications must include a resume/CV, covering letter, and academic transcript.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Procurement team.
• Maintain accurate contractual records, documentation, and related correspondence.
• Assist with supplier qualification and evaluation processes.
• Support procurement compliance activities.
• Help qualify and onboard new suppliers.
• Process Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of quality products and services.
• Participate in competitive bidding and contract review activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support organizational goals.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Attention to accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary program enrollment

8-month work term

Undergraduate student (Canada)

Tools

Workday

Job description

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Procurement team
• Maintain accurate contractual records, documentation, and related correspondence
• Assist with supplier qualification and evaluation processes
• Support procurement compliance activities
• Help qualify and onboard new suppliers
• Process Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of quality products and services
• Participate in competitive bidding and contract review activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support organizational goals

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program
• Preference for studies in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations Management, Commerce, or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and composed under pressure
• Experience with ERP systems such as Workday is an asset
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills are a plus
• Prior supply chain knowledge or experience is beneficial but not required
• Previous experience in supply chain, procurement, administration, customer service, or project coordination is an asset
• Preference for students available for an 8-month work term
• Canadian undergraduate students or Canadian Permanent Resident undergraduate students must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution
• Foreign full-time undergraduate students must be enrolled at a designated learning institution, have a valid Canadian study permit permitting off-campus employment, and have applied for a Social Insurance Number
• Foreign undergraduate students in recognized study-abroad programs must have accepted or be in the process of accepting an IEC Invitation to Apply for a work permit
• Applications must include a resume/CV, covering letter, and academic transcript

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while providing administrative support in procurement activities. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Support
• Supplier Qualification
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Purchase Requisition Processing
• Purchase Order Processing
• Contract Management
• Numerical Aptitude
• ERP Systems Experience

Soft Skills

• Customer Service Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Creative Thinking
• Problem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Procurement
• Business Administration
• Operations Management
• Commerce

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Workday