Job Description

Location: Edmonton, AB.

Status: 4-Month Contract, Full-Time. Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Expected to end on/before August 29, 2026

About ATS Traffic

ATS Traffic is a family-owned business that has been getting people home safely since 1966. We provide traffic control, on-street services and signage products and services across Canada, currently operating out of offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie, Regina, Saskatoon, Kamloops, Langley, Brandon, Winnipeg and Mississauga.

As the successful candidate you will demonstrate the ATS Traffic Core Values at work every day:

• Do What’s Right
• Our People Matter
• Trust Through Teamwork
• Striving for Excellence

About the Position

ATS Traffic is currently looking for a Junior Purchasing Student to join our business! Working closely with the Supply Chain team, this role is an excellent introduction to the Supply Chain field whereby you will gain valuable, real-world experience. This role will be responsible for identifying new opportunities to reduce purchasing costs, mitigate supply risks, and achieve best value.

Our ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, process driven, and a flexible, innovative thinker. Sound like you? Submit your application today!

Responsibilities

• Consult, liaise, and develop strong relationships with internal customers, suppliers, and vendors;
• Sourcing materials and services, researching new products and suppliers when necessary;
• Competitive tendering and negotiation of goods and services to ensure best value;
• Ensure proper receiving of materials using landed cost module;
• Compile data and communicate targets and goals as required;
• Set-up, evaluate and improve suppliers’ lead time;
• Provide coverage for Supply Chain Team when necessary;

• Assist on research and project assignments; research negotiations, trends and economic analysis;

• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program with a specialization in Supply Chain or a related field.
  • Preference will be given to 3rd or 4th year students who have completed related courses.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Previous experience with Power BI, Business Central, and SalesPad are definite assets.
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office 365 Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Why Choose ATS Traffic?

We have always been a family-owned business. When you join ATS, you aren’t just a number: people remember your name and treat you like one of the family! You'll be working with a team you can trust, and you'll be excited to come in on Monday morning.

Do you have a good attitude? Do you do whatever it takes to get the job done? If this sounds like you, we think you’d be a great fit at ATS Traffic – apply today!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted.

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