Purchaser

Coulson Group; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Purchaser to join their team. This role involves managing purchasing activities for maintenance projects and ensuring timely delivery of materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aviation or manufacturing purchasing, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a growing organization that values diversity, equity, and continuous improvement, and contribute to the success of critical operations in aerial firefighting.

Benefits

Company Paid Benefits

5% Matching Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of purchasing experience in aviation, automotive, or manufacturing.
• Detail-oriented with strong adaptability to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely release of Purchase Orders and coordinate with vendors.
• Support supply chain solutions for Aircraft on Ground (AOG) orders.

Skills

Purchasing Experience

Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel)

Attention to Detail

Stress Management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP (Corridor)

Job description

ABOUT COULSON AVIATION

Coulson Aviation is a global aerial firefighting company that operates in Canada, the USA, Australia, and Chile.

Coulson Aviation operates with a fleet of large aerial firefighting aircraft consisting of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. With our fleet, we can run rapid aerial fire suppression, including initial attack and extended attack protocols.

Coulson Aviation is a part of the Coulson Group of companies. We are a growing organization that has been in business for 65 years.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking a Purchaser who is looking for the opportunity to be a part of a growing organization. This position will beresponsible for purchasing activities in support of heavy maintenance activities, line purchase requirements and assigned projects in preparation for the next maintenance cycles.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• On time release of Purchase Orders to Work Orderdemand and lead times.
• Manage the on-time delivery of PO’s to demand requirements through PO confirmation and continuous coordination with vendors, customers, and transportationproviders.
• Escalation of projected late or late delivery, initiation and communication of recover plan and follow through with the supplier.
• Daily review and completion of assigned tasks within the assigned and agreed timeline. Timely and accurate communication of issues and changes to affected departments and personnel.
• Monitor that all requirements identified in our process have been properly updated in the Purchase Orders in the company ERP (Corridor).
• Manage workload priority level and ensure appropriate action and seamless supply of product.
• Ensure Coulson Group of Companies procedures and standards are being met.
• Update System attributes (Lead time, Pricing, Etc.) in ERP to ensure record of clean data.
• Support and facilitate end to end supply chain solutions for all Aircraft on Ground (AOG) orders. This role will partake in sharing of the AOG phone and manage all AOG transactions on an assigned rotation basis.
• Take initiative to lead others to best support company objectives, meeting department targets and expectations.
• Adapt to a continuous improvement mindset and participate in the constant development of company efficiencies and process.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required.
• 5-7 years of aviation, automotive, or manufacturing purchasing experience.
• 2-3 years of aviation industry experience preferred.
• 1+ years experience in senior procurement role preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel).
• Very detail oriented.
• Ability to handle stress well and be flexible.
• Ability to adapt well to a constant changing environment.

Benefits:

• $30 - $40 per hour, depending on experience.
• Company paid benefits and a 5% matching pension plan.

We support diversity, equity, and a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any element of the job application process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.