Purchasing & Procurement - Intern
Precision Drilling is launching our 2026 Internship Program!
If you are a current post-secondary student working towards your degree in Supply Chain Management and you’d like to gain real-world experience during your summer, then please read on…
Working for Precision Drilling means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a strategic player in Precision Drilling’s future. We are a large company rooted in the success of our people, where you will collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the organization.
Our Interns will enjoy perks such as:
- A work environment where you can expect to enjoy a work-life balance that promotes personal health and well-being
- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
- Networking and employee engagement events
- Career development seminars
- Precision offers afternoons off before a long weekend
How to Apply
Applicants MUST submit a Resume & copy of their Transcript detailing their interest in working at Precision Drilling. Failure to submit both will result in automatic disqualification. Please submit your Resume & Transcript in ONE PDF file attached in the resume section.
This application will close on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
The following restrictions apply to all internship candidates:
- Applicants must be available for a non-negotiable start date of Monday May 4, 2026.
- Applicants must be 18 years or older.
- Applicants must have housing accommodations or transportation in the Nisku area, as Precision does not provide internship housing.
- By May 4, 2026, applicants must have completed at least their first year of study in a post-secondary program/Technical Institute (see job posting).
Summary
The Purchasing & Procurement Intern at the Drilling Support Centre is required to support day-to-day operations by accurately analyzing supply chain data, maintaining and organizing inventory levels, and ensuring the timely delivery of parts to Canadian rig operations.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day parts management and process control of inventory and warehouse operations
- Perform analysis on dead inventory and recommend slow-moving items for disposition
- Identify inventory addition candidates
- Review, catalogue, and birth inventory from existing parts not held as inventory
- Review Operations requests and create demand cycle and purchase strategies for inventory
- Send RFQs out to vendors and upload pricing/ delivery times into SAP upon return
- Responsible for a clean and safe workspace
- Follow and support all Precision Drilling policies and procedures
- Assist in identifying workplace hazards
- Maintain a clean driving record
- Work overtime hours when required
- Various other duties as required
Knowledge & Skills
Microsoft Office
SAP experience is considered an asset
Oilfield experience is considered an asset
Strong organization and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and task management
Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
Education
Must be enrolled in a university or college and pursuing a degree or designation in Supply Chain Management or a similar field, such as Business or Engineering
Experience
Minimum 1-2 years of related work experience in supply chain management is an asset