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Seaspan Marine Transportation • North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Description

The Purchaser is responsible for the procurement of materials and services in accordance with competitive buying practices Seaspan projects and operations customer requirements Seaspans Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) obligations and commitments corporate policy and ISO requirements. This role ensures that all materials and services procured meet business needs and that there is a continuity of supply.

Note : This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

Office Location : 203 East Esplanade North Vancouver V7L 1A1

What youll do

  • Procures materials and services achieving best value to the business. Ensures all materials and services are available on schedule and to specifications in support of business requirements.
  • Identifies opportunities to raise efficiency level and improve profitabilitythrough negotiations.
  • Administers purchase orders and includes product details price and customer requirements.
  • Contacts suppliers to resolve price quality delivery or invoice issues.
  • Builds and maintains supplier relationships ensuring professional and consistent approach.
  • Confirms orders have been received in accordance with terms outlined in the purchase order.
  • When required verifies that VFI (Vendor Furnished Information) has been received in accordance with Purchase Order.
  • Reviews and approvesweekly reconciliation ofP-Card statements.
  • Ensures compliance to company guidelines purchasing policies and procedures.
  • Completes the supplier risk assessment and communicates with suppliers to complete their applicable questionnaires.
  • Verifies suppliers are pre-qualified prior to signing a contract.
  • Ensures suppliers with active purchase orders or contracts do not have expired information on their supplier profile and all required information and supporting documents are up to date.
  • Expedites priority orders andcommunicates with vendors to ensure materials are expedited to meet scheduled deadlines.
  • Approves invoices for payment and resolves purchase order goods receipt or invoice discrepancies.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve organizational purchasing policies and procedures and shares information with the purchasing team.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

What youll bring

  • Associates degree in Business Logistics or a related field is required.
  • 5 years of experience in supply chain management procurement materials management distribution or logistics is required.
  • Marine or Shipbuilding industry experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience tracking large and managing equipment rentals.
  • Strong knowledge of logistic planning and overseeing the full procurement lifecycle.
  • Strong knowledge of procuring steel pipe chemicals and other shipbuilding / ship repair materials.
  • Knowledge of competitive buying practices corporate purchasing policies and warehousing management principles.
  • Advanced computer skills including Microsoft office applications.
  • Understanding of ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred).
  • Communication skills; both verbal and written.
  • An assertive and resilient mind set while also being adaptable to change.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Customer service focus and ability to work well with internal customers.
  • Time management organizational and analytical skills.
  • Interpersonal skills including problem-solving decision-making and negotiation.
  • Why youll love working here

  • This is a full-time permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
  • In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidates experience.
  • We also provide a best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position including such things as full health care (e.g. unlimited physiotherapy) dental vision life insurance medical leave coverage parental leave coverage childcare benefit partnership wellness / fitness reimbursement for memberships or registration fees and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
  • The estimated salary for this position is $84600 - $103400. In determining final salary Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidates skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Companys sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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    Language Requirement : English

    NOC : 12102

    For more information please contact

    Key Skills

    Purchasing,Sourcing,Procurement,HR Sourcing,Math,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,Microsoft Excel,ERP Systems,Financial Report Interpretation,negotiation,Manufacturing

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Department / Functional Area : Procurement

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 84600 - 103400

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