Purchasing Clerk (Intern)

Colas Canada Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Terus Construction, a division of Colas Western Canada Inc., is seeking a Purchasing Clerk (Intern) to join our Surrey head office. This 6-month internship offers hands-on experience in a dynamic purchasing team, reporting to the Purchasing Manager and collaborating with operations staff to support daily procurement activities.

The ideal candidate is a current student or recent graduate in Business Administration or related field, proficient in Excel and Outlook, with strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate in Business Administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Customer service oriented with a collaborative approach; prior purchasing experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist Purchasers with administrative and day-to-day purchasing support tasks.
• Support invoice processing, tracking, and filing activities.
• Maintain purchasing records and ensure documentation is accurate and organized.
• Assist with purchase order administration and data entry.
• Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding purchasing-related inquiries.
• Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing team as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service oriented

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Strong interpersonal skills

Purchasing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration / Purchasing / Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Outlook

OnBase

Microsoft Office

Job description

Terus Construction is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.

Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.

Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.

Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you!

About The Role

Terus Construction, a division of Colas Western Canada Inc., is seeking a Purchasing Clerk (Intern) to join our team at the Terus Head Office in Surrey, British Columbia.

This 6-month internship, with the possibility of extension, offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic Purchasing team. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with the Purchasing team, Head Office staff, and operations personnel to support day-to-day procurement activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist Purchasers with administrative and day-to-day purchasing support tasks.
• Support invoice processing, tracking, and filing activities.
• Maintain purchasing records and ensure documentation is accurate and organized.
• Assist with purchase order administration and data entry.
• Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding purchasing-related inquiries.
• Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing team as required.

Qualifications/Experience

• Current student or recent graduate, preferably pursuing or holding a degree or diploma in Business Administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service oriented with a positive and collaborative approach.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn.
• Previous purchasing experience is considered an asset.
• Experience with OnBase is considered an asset.

The anticipated hourly wage for this position is $25-26 CAD per hour. The final compensation package will be determined based on factors including the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Terus Construction offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.