Junior Buyer

**Who We Are**:
Your Marine Carrier of Choice. What we carry is more than just cargo; we carry essential goods that become a part of our everyday lives. We move cargo that feeds us, keeps our roads safe, helps to build our communities and moves us forward. Marine transportation is the most sustainable mode of transportation and we take pride in being able to move your cargo not only efficiently but also safely and reliably.

**Job Summary**:
The Junior Buyer provides procurement services necessary to ensure timely delivery of goods to the Fleet and is involved in the entire Procure to Pay (P2P) process from Quote to Purchase Order issuance including expediting and other related functions as required within established company policies, procedures, and established ethical standards. This is an 18-month contract.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Supports Fleet Operations in obtaining quotations as required to ensure cost effective purchasing processes with consideration to cost, quality and delivery capabilities of the supplier.
- Processes requisitions for consumables, spare parts and equipment for approval.
- Processes approved requisitions into purchase orders ensuring timely delivery to fleet for vessels assigned.
- Expedites overdue deliveries and arranges returns or credits for damaged, defective or incorrectly supplied goods.
- Ensures pricing updates in purchasing data management system remains current.
- Resolves account payable issues and concerns in a prompt and efficient manner.
- Identifies and participates in profit improvement projects.
- Builds and maintain supplier relationships.
- Always conducts business with high ethical standards.
- Supports Buyers and other members within the department.

**Skills, Abilities and Experience**:

- Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business, Purchasing/Procurement, Contract Management, Maritime or another related field.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management is an asset.
- Marine experience is an asset.
- 0-2 years’ related experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
- Excellent organization, planning and prioritization skills.
- Able to create and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated, able to work in a team environment and balance the needs of a number of individuals and the team.
- Capable of identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.
- No travel restrictions.

**Join the Team**:
Our people are the backbone of our operations and the driving force behind Algoma’s progress and success. So come aboard and join our team of dedicated and highly skilled individuals. A rewarding career in the marine industry is out there, the only thing missing is you.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- St. Catharines, ON L2R 3C4 (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Catharines, ON L2R 3C4