Purchasing and Telecom Coordinator

Kal Tire; Vernon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian tire company in Vernon is seeking a Purchasing and Telecom Coordinator responsible for managing technology and services procurement. This role involves overseeing vendor contracts, inventory management, and procurement of mobile devices. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and negotiation skills. Compensation ranges from $60,990 to $70,100 yearly, alongside comprehensive benefits and a positive work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Discount on tires and mechanical services

Qualifications

• Strong communications and negotiation skills.
• Experience in contract and vendor management.
• Proficiency in supply and inventory management processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and build relationships with vendors.
• Handle procurement lifecycle for hardware and software.
• Oversee mobile device procurement and management.

Skills

Contract and Vendor Management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Negotiation skills

Supply & Inventory Management

Mobile Device Management

Job description

Overview

Role: Purchasing and Telecom Coordinator

Location: Vernon, BC

The IS Purchasing and Telecom Coordinator is responsible for procuring technology & services to meet the computer and telephony needs of Kal Tire’s day-to-day operations, which includes the management of renewals of IS 3rd party vendor contracts and optimizing / analyzing the use of said plans and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Contract and Vendor Management
• Builds solid working relationships with procurement and telecom vendors.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to negotiate deadlines and resolve conflicts with key vendors.
• Establish baselines and targets and hold vendors and partners accountable to agreed deadlines and deliverables.
• Proactively manages contracts / looking for cost savings opportunities.
• Supply & Inventory Management
• Responsible for all Information Services Inventory Management Processes
• Manages the Procurement Lifecyle of all hardware and software assets.
• Create and maintain reports and / or dashboards for management consumption.
• Mobile Device Management
• Manages the procurement of mobile devices and telecom services plans following Kal Tire mobile device policies, including upgrade and early replacement programs.
• Manages the inventory of Kal Tire mobile devices and telecom services plans.
• Proactively analyzes telecom services billing and usage, produces management reports, and recommends changes to telecom services to optimize cost or efficiency.
• Locations
• Coordinates IS equipment, Internet services, and contracts, ensuring everything is in place and ready to meet business needs for moves, acquisitions, renovations, and new location openings.
• Authorizes and coordinates service calls, schedules appointments between service providers, vendors, and locations requesting installation or experiencing issues; and verifies problem resolution with locations and team members.
• Administration
• Maintains lists of key contacts and escalation processes for partners and vendors.
• Adheres to the Procurement, Incident, Service Request, and Change Processes used by the IS department.
• Document all work-related processes and follow a methodology to keep them current.
• Prepares and delivers informative, well-organized presentations and communications.
• Will participate in a coordinator capacity on various IS projects related to the role.

What We Offer

• The target compensation for this role is $60,990 - $70,100 per year based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• A group RRSP / DPSP matching program.
• Discount on tires and mechanical services.
• Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development, and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

To be considered for this position at this time, candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employer. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.

Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs / requirements known.