As a Buyer you will support internal stakeholders by obtaining quotes for materials and services, issuing purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and using Irving Shipbuilding’s Enterprise Resource Planning & Material Resource Planning systems to file, store, manage spend, view, reconcile, and approve invoices. You will also support continuous improvement by consulting, advising, and adhering to the development of new Supply Chain Processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and improve supplier quality, cost, and delivery performance (5%)
- Issue Purchase Orders for material
- Expedite Materials
- Invoicing activities
- Execute negotiated contracts through Irving Shipbuilding’s ERP & MRP systems (5%)
- Analyze market conditions (e.g., pricing, availability, lead‑time, and capacity) (10%)
- Undertake cost analysis for direct material and services
Qualifications
- Post‑Secondary Education, preferably a bachelor's in Business Administration
- Previous exposure to market analytics and insights
- Demonstrated organizational and time‑management skills
- Robust sense of urgency to complete tasks
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluency in Microsoft Office
Additional Requirements
- Must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- Position requires a full‑time, in‑office presence
EEO Statement
We invite applications from all qualified candidates.