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INTRODUCTION

At Kalmar, we are moving goods in critical supply chains around the world. As the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services, we set the industry benchmark for a zero-emission future. We are driven by teamwork, innovation, and taking ownership to deliver results. With our global reach and local expertise, our success starts with a strong focus on the customer, ensuring their needs guide our daily work. We are dedicated to respecting others and fostering an inclusive culture where all voices are heard, empowering us to succeed together. With us, your work has an impact. Your work moves the world!

Join us and take your career to the next level

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose is to assist the company in creating strong relationships with suppliers and maintaining the existing ones. Responsibilities include sourcing goods, materials, and services at competitive prices and advising upper-level staff members on which suppliers to contract with. You should be able to maintain and update the supplier database and find alternative suppliers if the existing ones are unable to meet their obligations.

WHAT ARE YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Update and maintain data integrity for ERP system and Purchase Orders
• Send out RFQ & review bids from potential suppliers and selecting a supplier based on criteria such as price, quality, and reliability of service
• Assist with adding new suppliers into the ERP system & create working instructions for Ottawa Supplier Add process
• Assist with new part sourcing process
• Update Kalmar’s new supplier packet documents
• Creating training for Kalmar’s new ERP system
• Analyze price changes from suppliers and calculate impact
• Setup project timelines and steps for cost savings activities
• Conduct a benchmark on commodities and identify savings
• Assist in finding suppliers to dual source commodities for a secure supply base
• Assist in setting up 3PL logistics management
• Assist with additional projects/assignments as needed

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

Would you like to start your career at an international company that truly values its people?

At Kalmar we understand the importance of fostering the development of students and supporting their growth to help them gain the skills necessary for the future. We offer challenging and interesting summer internships for promising, passionate students taking the first steps on their career path. At Kalmar, you'll be assigned real work tasks from day one. You get to feel empowered, because we trust our interns and rely on their ability to take responsibility and get things done.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Currently enrolled in a 4 year accredited university to obtain a degree related to Supply Chain or Engineering
• Process oriented
• Good analytical skills and should be assertive, self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Accuracy a priority
• Strong computer aptitude required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

READY TO ELEVATE YOUR CAREER? APPLY TODAY!

Please submit your resume/CV today for consideration!

ABOUT KALMAR

Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR) is moving goods in critical supply chains around the world, with the vision to be the forerunner in sustainable material handling equipment and services. The company offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,300 people. In 2025, the company's sales totalled approximately EUR 1.7 billion.

LOCATION

Job Location: Ottawa, USA