Summer Student - Supply Chain Management
Job ID# 3200
Job Title: Summer Student – Supply Chain ManagementJob Level: N/A
Date Posted: January 24, 2025
Closing Date: February 9, 2025
Job Type: Student
Category: Internal/External Opportunities
Location: Calgary
NOTE: The start date for this position is May 2025 for 4 months.
We power Alberta. Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting our province’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe, reliable and cost-effective service.Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on.
As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy family, we are part of a global group of companies delivering sustainable electricity and utility services to customers worldwide. Our exceptional customer service, commitment to the environment, and world-class safety record makes us a leader in our industry.
Today, the transmission system is more important than ever. As we connect new sources of renewable energy to the grid and support Alberta’s energy transition to net-zero emissions, AltaLink’s transmission system is the backbone of the changing electricity system.With our head office in Calgary, and regional offices in Greater Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, we have central and southern Alberta covered.
We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, work life balance and opportunities to contribute to your community. Join our team!
The Summer Student will report to the Manager, Contracts & Sourcing.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the maintenance of the contract management database and ensure accuracy of contract information.
- Administer the supplier qualification process which involves coordination with both internal and external contacts.
- Review all documentation submitted by suppliers to AltaLink for accuracy and completeness.
- Based on established criteria, review and assess risk for all suppliers and conduct the supplier qualification process accordingly.
- Monitor and ensure supplier documentation is valid (e.g insurance certificate, WCB).
- Respond to supplier’s inquiries regarding the supplier qualification process.
- Prepare reports and provide updates to internal contacts as required.
- Provide reports and communicate with various departments regarding contract expiry and any other pertinent information.
- Participate in process improvement teams.
- Develop milestones for expediting various material and service packages.
- Implementation and review of the supplier prohibition and ownership structure
- Deep dive analysis on some key analytics to support Demand Forecasts with Projects and potentially some other business intelligence system work.
- Work with the Manager, Purchasing, Material and Contracts and Sourcing to support other Procurement, Material initiatives as time permits.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- A Supply Chain Management student who has completed 3 years of study (as of May 2025).
- Proficiency in written and oral communications is required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
- Proven ability/experience in the above noted responsibilities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Able to deal with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- A self-starter who is able to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
- Proven track record of good attendance and punctuality.
Notes:
Candidates chosen for face-to-face interviews will be asked to upload their unofficial transcripts along with their resume.
Internal candidates can submit their resume internally via https://referrals.workable.com/altalink/jobs/
External candidates can submit their application via Workable externally at AltaLink - Current Openings (workable.com).
AltaLink employees should be aware that we may contact your manager during the selection process. Some positions may require job specific assessments, regular criminal record checks, additional AltaLink training, medical assessments, annual drivers abstract, and drug tests.Please contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter for further clarification if required.
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At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.
Benefits- Hybrid Work Schedule for Eligible Roles
- Social Club
- Onsite Parking and Onsite Gym