Purchasing Co-op Student

High Liner Foods; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food company is looking for a motivated Co-op Student this summer to join its Purchasing team. This role offers hands-on learning in procurement and supply chain management, including responsibilities like assisting the purchasing team and preparing data-driven reports. Candidates should be enrolled in a Business Administration program and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position promises real project ownership and valuable mentorship opportunities.

Benefits

Mentorship & coaching from industry professionals

Networking opportunities with leaders

Skill-building workshops

Real project ownership

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Business Administration program or strong interest in purchasing.
• Excellent people skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to analyze data and provide practical solutions.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team success.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily purchasing activities and contribute to special projects.
• Prepare and present data-driven reports and spreadsheets.
• Conduct analysis of suppliers for performance assessment.
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Team Player

Technical Skills (Excel)

Education

Currently enrolled in a Business Administration degree program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Co-op Student to join our Purchasing team this summer. This role will provide valuable experience in various aspects of procurement and supply chain management, with opportunities to work on special projects and support our purchasing operations. The position involves on-the-job hands-on learning and training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Purchasing Team: Assist with daily purchasing activities and contribute to special projects as assigned.
• Presentations and Spreadsheets: Prepare and present data-driven reports, spreadsheets, and presentations to communicate findings and support decision-making processes.
• Supplier Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis of suppliers to assess performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Creating SOPs: Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures to streamline and improve purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Business Administration degree program, or demonstrating a strong interest in purchasing
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent people skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams to gather information and solve problems.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and present information clearly.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze data, think critically, and provide practical solutions.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset with a strong commitment to team success.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

What’s in it for you as a Student?

Join our Casting Nets to the Future Student Program — a recognized experience designed to help you build in-demand skills, grow your network, and make measurable impact in a fast-moving food business. High Liner Foods was named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People largely because of this program, which has also been nominated by Dalhousie University as Best Co-op Program.

Students at HLF can expect:

• Real project ownership, not filler work
• Mentorship & coaching from industry professionals
• Networking with leaders, including members of our Executive team
• Cohort-based programming & social events
• Skill-building workshops
• Resume-ready achievements & portfolio outcomes
• Student ambassador opportunities for returning terms
• A supportive, feedback-rich workplace

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