Senior Purchasing Coordinator Jobs

What does SSi Canada do?

SSi designs, builds, and operates telecommunications networks in Canada’s North. SSi’s mission is to provide high-quality, high capacity, and affordable broadband connectivity to remote or isolated First Nations communities.

Being the North’s premier broadband and mobile wireless technology company, SSi has been providing Internet service to over 50 remote and underserved communities across the NWT and Nunavut since 2005. Continuing its expansion, SSi is currently deploying and delivering mobile wireless broadband services across the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Québec.

What will you do?

At SSi you will be part of a group of passionate people who excel at solving complex, real-world problems. You will keep remote and outlying communities vibrant by helping them connect to the world and support their businesses and deliver government services such as remote health care and education.

As the Senior Purchasing Coordinator, you will be responsible for purchasing machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of SSi. You will also represent SSi in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers, and developing a strong network of supplier partners.

You will also supervise the Logistics team, monitor and manage inbound freight to improve service levels and reduce costs, and monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time.

Learn more about the role throughout the recruitment and selection process. The deadline to apply is July 24, 2023.

What do you need?

• At least seven years of relevant experience in a Purchasing role.
• Project management skills to initiate, plan, execute, control, evaluate and close a series of activities while addressing inherent risks to achieve specific objectives and success criteria within a defined timeline.
• Strong negotiating and persuasion skills to bring others together and try to reconcile differences between parties towards gaining mutual acceptance and achieving results.
• Experience in the telecommunication industry is considered an asset.
• Being a Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) is preferred.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration.
• Experience using Oracle NetSuite Procurement.

Why join SSi?

• Fun and supportive culture where everyone loves to have fun while staying productive;
• Learning and development opportunities for you to continue your career growth and reach your goals;
• A diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where each other's differences are celebrated;
• Impactful and meaningful work that inspires everyone to do their best;
• Generous paid time off including a Volunteer leave for you to support a cause and give back to the community; and a Birthday leave, so you can treat yourself by taking the day just for you;
• Healthcare benefits;
• Showers and locker room to enjoy after a fun workout.
• Free healthy snacks, fruit, coffee, and tea to keep energy levels high; and

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. SSi Canada is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. Diverse backgrounds and experiences strengthen our workplace culture, boost our creativity, and help us to revolutionize the telecommunications industry.