Buyer- Local 28

Irving Shipbuilding; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established industry player as a Buyer, where your analytical skills and organizational prowess will drive supply chain excellence. This role involves supporting internal stakeholders by managing purchase orders and improving supplier performance. You'll be integral to the success of a historic defense procurement project, working with cutting-edge ERP and MRP systems. This innovative firm values integrity and collaboration, providing a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you're eager to make a difference in a vital sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience required.
• Post-secondary education preferred in Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve supplier quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Issue purchase orders and expedite materials.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Market Analytics

Fluency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's of Business Administration

Tools

ERP Systems

MRP Systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Buyer will support internal stakeholders by obtaining quotes for materials and services, issuing purchase orders, and expediting deliveries. Buyers will use Irving Shipbuilding's ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) & MRP (Material Resource Planning) systems to file, store and manage spend on executed contracts. They will also use these systems to view, reconcile and approve invoices. Buyers will support continuous improvement by consulting, advising, and adhering in the development of new Supply Chain processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and improve supplier quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Issue purchase orders for material.
• Expedite materials.
• Invoicing activities.
• Execution of negotiated contract through Irving Shipbuilding's ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) & MRP (Material Resource Planning) systems.
• Analyze market conditions (ex: pricing, availability, lead-time and capacity).
• Undertake cost analysis for direct material and services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Post-secondary education; preferable a Bachelor's of 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.
• High attention to detail.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office.

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and is a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
We appreciate your interest in our company; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.
By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.