Procurement Coordinator (12 month contract)

Brookfield Renewable

Title: Procurement Coordinator (12-month contract)
Business Group: Business Services Group – Finance
Work Location: 41 Victoria Street, Gatineau, Quebec

Overview
Brookfield Renewable is one of the core businesses under Brookfield Asset Management (“Brookfield”), one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers. Brookfield operates in over 30 countries and manages over $600 billion of real assets focused on real estate, infrastructure, renewable power, private equity, and credit. Brookfield is publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX.
Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $59 billion of power assets under management. Our portfolio of hydropower, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation, and storage assets extends across North America, South America, Europe, India, and China, totaling over 24,000 megawatts of capacity, and nearly 6,000 generating facilities globally. Leveraging over 120 years of operating experience and industry-leading innovation, we drive value across our extensive clean energy platform and deliver innovative renewable power solutions that accelerate the world towards a low-carbon future. Our value extends well beyond the clean energy we produce to fuel a sustainable, growing economy. From our extensive renewable power fleet, we make positive economic, social, and environmental impacts in the communities where we live and work.
At Brookfield Renewable, we attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact and being part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Join our team to contribute to the success of one of the fastest growing and largest publicly traded, pure play renewable power platforms in the world while supporting decarbonization and greater energy sustainability to facilitate the global transition to a net-zero economy.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Coordinator will assist in all tactical Procurement activities, including supplier management and onboarding process and coordination and purchasing of goods, services, equipment and materials required by the company’s sites across the US and Canada.

What We Offer
• Competitive salary, benefits from day 1, paid time off
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Exposure to different businesses, geographies, and teams
• A collaborative, open, dynamic and fast paced environment
• Free on-site gym

Responsibilities
• Manage Supplier onboarding process and support all related day-to-day tasks according to company guidelines.
• Manage documentation and maintain updated and accurate records in ERP system.
• Review Supplier Certificates of Insurance and validate that all insurance requirements are being met.
• Ensure timely conversion of Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders.
• Review exceptions and comments submitted by Suppliers to company’s Terms and Conditions and work closely with the Legal department to achieve a resolution.
• Investigate and resolve any issues related to Purchase Orders.
• Assist in process improvements and procedure optimizations.
• Work closely with Project Managers and other business stakeholders to ensure efficient and consistent procurement practices throughout all stages of the project.
• Provide high level of customer service and daily support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Safeguard, and ensure adherence to all company Procurement Processes and Policies.

Requirements
• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a procurement function or office environment
• Completion of an Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or in a related field and/or experience in Purchasing would be considered an asset
• Previous experience using an ERP system.
• Advanced working knowledge in all Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates ability to take initiative and work independently within a team environment
• Detailed oriented with strong accuracy skills
• Positive, proactive approach to enhancing procurement methods and company practices
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Brookfield Renewable has a strong culture that focuses on collaboration and values in-office interactions. We believe that it is beneficial for employees to be in the office to ensure that we provide the appropriate training and coaching, facilitate real-time learning through direct interactions with colleagues and senior leaders via our open concept environment, and accelerate the integration of new employees into our teams. As we transition back to the office, we are currently offering a hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 days in office, and we will reassess the approach on a as needed basis.
Brookfield Renewable embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.