Buyer

Irving Shipbuilding; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding in Halifax is seeking a Buyer to support internal stakeholders by obtaining quotes for materials and services, issuing purchase orders, and managing invoices through ERP systems.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's in Business Administration, strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. This position requires full-time, in-office presence, and adherence to Canadian Controlled Goods Program and security regulations.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education, preferably a bachelor's in Business Administration.
• Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve supplier quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Issue Purchase Orders for material.
• Expedite Materials and Invoicing activities.
• Execute negotiated contracts using ERP & MRP systems.
• Analyze market conditions for pricing, availability, and capacity.

Skills

Market analytics

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Job description

Job Description

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
• Strong 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.