Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Procurement Assistant.
About the Team:
From Procurement to Finance to IT services and much more, the Quality & Operation Department provides critical support for all of Huawei Canada. This department prides itself on its ability to solve complex problems, often under tight deadlines, while provided world class service. The department’s name reflects its commitment to quality and operational excellence.
About the Job:
Resolves all supplier related invoice issues, including PO, Self-Purchase Reimbursement, non-PO and Logistics
Maintains Blanket Purchase Agreement, Executed Agreement/Contract in system
Files negotiated prices, regular price, historical price for Logistics procurement category, and benchmark maintenance activities
Distributes documentation such as technical documentation, purchase orders/change orders, weekly project status reports, and follows up on each business unit price enquiries
Provides support to Purchasing staff concerning, Office Leasing, Design Change Instructions, Change Order’s, filing and distribution of procurement records
Creates RFQ and purchases orders for commitment to suppliers for small dollar best commercial goods and services
Expedites small dollar/catalogue purchases, ensuring the deliverable or service is complete and purchase order is closed
Assists procurement manager in preparing complex RFP and PO packages, prepares supporting documentation, and prepares correspondence procedures
Coordinates all purchase requisitions received in Procurement department; reviews the PR to determine purchase category and its complexity
The total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $48,000 to $94,000 depending depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.
About the ideal candidate:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent education and experience
1-2 years procurement experience or project management experience
Knowledge of organizational structure, operations, policies and procedures
Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
Must possess a high level of tact, initiative and diplomacy
Demonstrated ability to use initiative and apply mature judgment in an environment of changing and conflicting priorities
Proficient in company software packages
Must be a great team player
Additional Information:
Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
All applications for this position are reviewed directly by our hiring team, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select candidates.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent education and experience
- 1-2 years procurement experience or project management experience
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
- Proficient in company software packages
What We Do
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. We have approximately 197,000 employees and we operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. In Canada, Huawei conducts innovative and leading edge research in 5G technologies, along with advanced development of emerging cloud, device and network technologies & services. While our renowned Canada Research Centre in the thriving technology landscape of Ottawa, Ontario continues to grow rapidly in size and strategic product initiatives, additional presence has also been established across Canada with R&D facilities in Vancouver, Edmonton, Waterloo, Markham, Montreal, and a R&D office in Quebec City.
