Buyer Senior Contract Position

Ultra Maritime; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Maritime is seeking a Senior Buyer for a 6-month contract to coordinate purchasing activities with Manufacturing, Planning and Engineering to acquire quality materials, commodities or services in a cost-effective and timely manner.

The role requires knowledge of FAR guidelines for DoD contracts, handling NCMRs, DMRs and RMAs while ensuring accurate procurement processes and timely vendor payments. Candidates should have a related degree and several years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 4+ years related experience, or an Associate Degree with 6+ years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers procurement for assigned materials/commodities following company policy and FAR guidelines for DoD contracts.
• Resolves nonconforming material reports (NCMRs) by coordinating vendor DMRs, RMAs and corrective actions.
• Processes purchase requisitions, change orders and RFQs; provides tactical support to Supply Chain leadership; resolves invoice/receiving errors to ensure timely vendor payment.

Skills

Procurement coordination

Communication with Manufacturing/Plan/

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

6 month contract as a Senior Buyer that coordinates purchasing activities with Manufacturing, Planning and Engineering departments to acquire quality materials, commodities or services in a cost effective and timely manner.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

Administers procurement for assigned materials/commodities (Typically, above $250K and non typical procurements) following company policy and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines when procuring parts for DoD contracts. Resolves nonconforming material reports (NCMRs) in the quality management system by coordination of vendor defective materials report (DMRs), return merchandise authorizations (RMAs) and corrective actions. Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. Provides tactical support to Supply Chain leadership. Resolves invoice and receiving errors to ensure timely vendor payment.

Typically, a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a related field and 4+ years related experience or an Associate Degree in a related field and 6+ years related experience. May be required to maintain security clearance.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What's in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail]

Company: Ultra Maritime