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Reporting to the Category Sourcing Manager (Operations), the Junior Procurement Analyst will be responsible for performing administrative and procurement duties to support the Supply Chain Department. The primary responsibilities will be to liaise with the SCM team and internal customers for PO Creation, Oracle Support, Contract Administration, RFQ's and SharePoint support and administration. This work will be assigned by Category (Gaming, Operational, IT Gaming) based on current business demands and trends.
This role will also communicate with vendors for quotes and account information, including but not limited to Oracle Support and navigating the Electronic Bidding Tool.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
Purchase Order Management: Manage assigned PO queue by creating purchase orders within the Oracle EBS; following up with internal customers, making any adjustments, updates and close all PO's based on receipt of goods and services.
Prepare RFQs: Conduct Request for Quotations as assigned, according to ALC's processes and the Atlantic Procurement Agreement. The expectation will be to utilize sourcing tools (i.e. bid processes, benchmarks, competitive market data etc.) to identify savings opportunities with business owners. Provide regular updates on progress to internal customers; support negotiations with business owner and award Purchase Orders as required.
Contract Administration: As assigned; manage the administration of contracts, statement of works, change orders, addenda etc. through the signing authority process and importing executed documents via the Oracle Contract Repository Tool.
Oracle Administrator; Liaise with internal Oracle users for initial training and on-going support for system questions/troubleshooting as well as generating ad hoc reporting to support data requests. The role will also liaise with external Oracle users for system access to the e-bidding tool, vendor registration and the procure-to-pay (including Visa).
Make on-going recommendations on continuous improvements of the Oracle toolset within the SCM functions.
Supply Chain Management Knowledge: Remain current on supply chain management industry and internal practices, terms and conditions of the Atlantic Procurement Agreement, principles of contract law etc. Constantly striving to contribute improvement to all processes and procedures so as to achieve better results for overall company objectives.
What you'll need
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education (degree or diploma) in supply chain, business, finance or closely related field
- One (1) year of experience working in a public procurement environment (experience in a centralized/automated electronic purchasing environment)
- Coordinate with the respective analysts and management to implement changes. Proficiency in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office Applications, with a strong proficiency with Excel
- Strong competency in document management and the use of SharePoint as a collaborative platform
- Strong communication skills
- Must be adaptable to working in a rapidly changing and evolving environment
- Possess tact when dealing with sensitive situations and ensuring confidentiality and compliance to SCM standards and processes
- Customer service - demonstrated sense of urgency
- Strong aptitude in adopting new software
- Strong organizational skills and work prioritization
We're looking for
Core Skills
A little bit about us
Atlantic Lottery
Our players have been having fun and "dreaming big" since 1976 when Atlantic Lottery started offering lottery games on behalf of the governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island. The game options have grown and changed over the years and so has our workforce! Today's Atlantic Lottery has more than 600 employees, who are the heart and soul of our business. We offer everything from dare-to-dream draw games to online bingo; breakopen tickets to sports wagering; and games in social settings and on the internet. With games come winners - big and small wins every day - but the best thing about lottery games is that when you choose to play with us, everyone benefits. 100% of our profits go back into our communities. That feels good! #ProudToBeAL
We are proud, gritty, community-minded, and punch above our weight. Being Atlantic Canadian means that we work hard and we know how to have fun. It also means that we genuinely care for each other as co-workers, neighbours, and friends.
Your best life is waiting in Atlantic Canada. At Atlantic Lottery, we have many roles that allow you to work from any of our four Atlantic provinces. Explore living East:
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Work With Us
There are many reasons why we choose to work at Atlantic Lottery (AL) and one of the most important is feeling a sense of belonging and pride in being part of a company that exists to make Atlantic Canada a better place. AL wants to give back by investing in you through career development and growth that enhances your skills and leaves you feeling energized to come to work each day. We believe our most important asset is our people and we want you to progress at the pace of your talent and to the degree of your commitment. Does this opportunity fit within your development interests?