Procurement Specialist/buyer

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Portable Electric Full time

**Procurement Specialist**
**Position Type**: Temporary **6 Week Contract**

**Ideal Coverage Period**:Mid-March to End of April, 2024

**Location**: On-site at our Vancouver, BC office
**Work Hours**: Regular Office Hours, Monday to Friday (40 hours/week)

**WHO WE ARE AT PORTABLE ELECTRIC**

Portable Electric is an exciting clean technology company that is in scale-up mode. Our vision is to bring “Clean, Quiet Power. Off Grid.” by delivering leading intelligent clean portable power solutions. We are expanding quickly into the fast-growing market of EV charging so that we can provide the world with zero-pollution and zero-noise electric power options which are reliable, fast-charging and portable.

**Our Values**

**Our Values are our P.O.W.E.R.**

**P**eople - No jerks. Respect, inclusivity and collaboration are the core of our relationships.

Owners - We are accountable and trustworthy.

Winners - We win where we choose to compete.

Entrepreneurs - We lead by anticipating customer needs.

Revolutionaries - We change the world using creativity and innovation

**To perform this role successfully, you will be responsible for but not limited to the following**:

- Source parts, goods and services from various vendors and subcontractors
- Execute Purchase Orders based on MRP to meet sales and production requirements
- Request quotations, evaluate and recommend vendors, award purchase orders
- Establish delivery schedules, expedite orders and monitor progress and contact suppliers to resolve problems
- Assist with issues relating to non-conforming materials, invoicing and/or delivery, arrange RMA’s and follow up on returns and credits
- Actively seek cost savings and contributing to the overall cost savings goals
- Develop and maintain supplier relationships, acting as an interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Manage the Kanban system for consumable items to determine purchase requirements
- Work with engineering to obtain drawings, specifications or to discuss alternative part options
- Monitor and maintain supplier performance and communicate results
- Maintain spreadsheets and data integrity in accordance with purchasing guidelines and best practices

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 3 years of experience in planning/purchasing within the manufacturing industry
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Operations, or Inventory Management
- Certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada is considered an asset
- Experience with procuring electronic parts/products is considered an asset

**Required Skills**:

- Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills
- High proficiency with MS Office suite
- Experience using MRP and Excel spreadsheets within a Supply Chain environment
- Works well unsupervised and as part of a team
- Possesses a positive attitude and is a team player
- Ability to adapt easily to change
- Professional communication skills (verbal and written)

**Why Choose Portable Electric**:
Portable Electric embraces diversity. We are committed to building a team of women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities, that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, where team members feel like they belong and our policies and guidelines embrace all cultures and beliefs. The more inclusive we are, the more successful we will be.

**Start your Journey with Portable Electric**:
**Let’s make the world more sustainable together**
- We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Be sure to check our careers page to stay informed about all job opportunities at Portable Electric_

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