Buyer

As a Buyer you will support internal stakeholders by obtaining quotes for materials and services, issuing purchase orders, and expediting deliveries. Buyers will use Irving Shipbuilding’s Enterprise Resource Planning & 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.

• Develop and improve supplier quality, cost, and delivery performance 5%
• 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. 5%
• Analyze market conditions (ex: pricing, availability, lead-time and capacity) 10%
• Undertake cost analysis for direct material and services

• Post-Secondary Education preferrable a bachelor’s 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

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.