Associate Procurement Specialist - IT

As a Contracts Specialist IT Student, you will support Irving Oil’s Supply Management team in delivering technology contracting solutions and risk mitigation strategies. This role provides hands-on experience in contract management, project support, and sourcing activities, while acting as a liaison between IT teams and vendors to ensure organizational technology needs are met.

The Supply Management team, based at the Irving Oil Home Office, develops and manages sourcing strategies, negotiates supplier agreements, and supports IT projects through contract oversight and sourcing activities. By ensuring compliance with policies and methodologies, the team helps mitigate risk, identify savings opportunities, and strengthen vendor relationships. Students will gain exposure to contract law, negotiation techniques, and project management fundamentals while contributing to measurable business results.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Supply Management team with special projects, applying creativity to deliver results

• Assist in the implementation of business requirements and identification of savings opportunities

• Review contracts and support execution of Supply Management policies and methodologies

• Apply contract law concepts to support contract administration and compliance

• Participate in project management activities, including setup, progress reporting, data analysis, and conclusions

• Contribute to processes that track and report on opportunities and results, ensuring measurable improvements over time

Your Skills:

• Ability to act with a high sense of urgency

• Ability to navigate complex situations, identify data and resources to implement solutions

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to work as part of a team, build relationships and adhere to Supply Management Policies and procedures

• Professional demeanor and presentation

• Ability to navigate in a fast-paced, changing environment

Your Experience:

• Currently enrolled in Business Administration with a strong interest in supply management

• Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education and be returning to school

What We Offer:

• Professional Development – Student focused learning & development sessions, mentorships and networking events

• Student Benefits – Housing allowance, relocation support, co-op fee reimbursement and parking allowance for qualifying candidates

• Work Environment – Work in our home office building or our refinery with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café

• Wellness Support – With 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Volunteer and Donation Matching Program – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program 

• Compensation – The weekly salary for this role will be based on your current work term. 1st - $795, 2nd - $875, 3rd and additional terms - $960

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.​

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