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Corporate, Full-time, Permanent
About the role:
As a key member of the Purchasing Team, you will have varying levels of involvement in all of our projects. You will have the opportunity to get exposure to sourcing various complex components and materials for the manufacturing floor. You will have a broad reach across the organization as it supports a variety of purchasing requirements.
You will have a high-level knowledge of the current supply chain, including issues and restrictions. The ideal candidate will be a persistent self-starter with excellent relationship building, strong decision-making skills and impressive attention to detail.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
You will prepare quotations, review project demands, bids, source materials, and prepare commercial analysis for various telecommunications projects
You will be responsible for negotiating the finer details of the purchase orders, as well as negotiating the cost and schedule impact of purchase change orders
You will build relationships with suppliers and industry representatives, while learning about new products and awarding future business
You will be one of the main points of contact for the Project Management Office and Marketing team while coordinating the costing efforts for various proposals
The Skills and Experience You Have:
2+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
PMAC diploma or designation is an asset
Experience in SAP is considered an asset
Proven ability to establish strategic sourcing and supplier relationships
Ability to read and understand drawings
You will have the ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level
Why Work for Calian:
WORK ENVIRONMENT.
No one-size fits all! We give teams freedom of choice in building an ideal work environment.
Flexible hours and work from home options—including all hardware and software to work remote.
IMPACT.
Calian is a publicly traded company that keeps the world moving forward. We inspire confidence in our customers’ ability to communicate, innovate, learn, and lead safe and healthy lives. This confidence is achieved through synchronized efforts across our organization to provide our customers with solutions in Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning, and IT & Cyber Solutions. This role is part of our corporate team and will work closely with all internal clients who support these business units.
GROWTH AND INNOVATION.
Calian is a technology company with an aggressive growth agenda based on our ability to solve significant and complex problems for our customers. In this role, you will be a key member of the Calian team to help achieve those growth targets.
We put our people first. We encourage employees to advance their Calian career through professional development and corporate career opportunities.
Calian is an innovative and growing organization—have your ideas heard by pitching to senior leadership through the Calian Idea Contest!
CULTURE.
We lead with trust. We reinforce personal responsibility and accountability.
Calian fosters collaboration through open communication and promotes an environment of learning and professional growth.
We appreciate your hard work! Don’t be surprised if there are ad-hoc days off throughout the year and a variety of social events to keep teams connected (for both remote and on-site employees).
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
Calian fosters an environment that allows employees to maximize their potential, by nurturing a culture where everyone is valued for their differences.
TOTAL REWARDS.
Robust company-paid benefits for you and your family starting on your first day
Includes health, dental, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), disability and life insurance for our employees and their dependants. Calian covers the cost of benefit premiums!
Generous time off package that includes paid sick time, volunteer day, family leave days, and paid shutdown period between December 25 and January 1
A balanced approach to work and life as we understand the importance of your personal lives.
Stock purchase plan with additional contribution from Calian
And according to our CEO… “A freaking awesome team!”
Thank you for your interest in Calian!
About the role:
As a key member of the Purchasing Team, you will have varying levels of involvement in all of our projects. You will have the opportunity to get exposure to sourcing various complex components and materials for the manufacturing floor. You will have a broad reach across the organization as it supports a variety of purchasing requirements.
You will have a high-level knowledge of the current supply chain, including issues and restrictions. The ideal candidate will be a persistent self-starter with excellent relationship building, strong decision-making skills and impressive attention to detail.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
You will prepare quotations, review project demands, bids, source materials, and prepare commercial analysis for various telecommunications projects
You will be responsible for negotiating the finer details of the purchase orders, as well as negotiating the cost and schedule impact of purchase change orders
You will build relationships with suppliers and industry representatives, while learning about new products and awarding future business
You will be one of the main points of contact for the Project Management Office and Marketing team while coordinating the costing efforts for various proposals
The Skills and Experience You Have:
2+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
PMAC diploma or designation is an asset
Experience in SAP is considered an asset
Proven ability to establish strategic sourcing and supplier relationships
Ability to read and understand drawings
You will have the ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.
You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level
Why Work for Calian:
WORK ENVIRONMENT.
No one-size fits all! We give teams freedom of choice in building an ideal work environment.
Flexible hours and work from home options—including all hardware and software to work remote.
IMPACT.
Calian is a publicly traded company that keeps the world moving forward. We inspire confidence in our customers’ ability to communicate, innovate, learn, and lead safe and healthy lives. This confidence is achieved through synchronized efforts across our organization to provide our customers with solutions in Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning, and IT & Cyber Solutions. This role is part of our corporate team and will work closely with all internal clients who support these business units.
GROWTH AND INNOVATION.
Calian is a technology company with an aggressive growth agenda based on our ability to solve significant and complex problems for our customers. In this role, you will be a key member of the Calian team to help achieve those growth targets.
We put our people first. We encourage employees to advance their Calian career through professional development and corporate career opportunities.
Calian is an innovative and growing organization—have your ideas heard by pitching to senior leadership through the Calian Idea Contest!
CULTURE.
We lead with trust. We reinforce personal responsibility and accountability.
Calian fosters collaboration through open communication and promotes an environment of learning and professional growth.
We appreciate your hard work! Don’t be surprised if there are ad-hoc days off throughout the year and a variety of social events to keep teams connected (for both remote and on-site employees).
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
Calian fosters an environment that allows employees to maximize their potential, by nurturing a culture where everyone is valued for their differences.
TOTAL REWARDS.
Robust company-paid benefits for you and your family starting on your first day
Includes health, dental, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), disability and life insurance for our employees and their dependants. Calian covers the cost of benefit premiums!
Generous time off package that includes paid sick time, volunteer day, family leave days, and paid shutdown period between December 25 and January 1
A balanced approach to work and life as we understand the importance of your personal lives.
Stock purchase plan with additional contribution from Calian
And according to our CEO… “A freaking awesome team!”
Thank you for your interest in Calian!
