Buyer - Local 28 - Cmo

7 days ago

Halifax, Canada J.D. Irving Full time

The Buyer will support internal stakeholders by obtaining quotes for materials and services, issuing purchase orders, and expediting deliveries. They will analyze the market conditions for materials and services within their portfolio, creating value/cost savings through strategic sourcing. The Buyer will use Irving Shipbuilding’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) & MRP (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. The Buyer will support continuous improvement by consulting, advising, and adhering in the development of new Supply Chain Processes.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
- Education: Post-Secondary education, Bachelor of Business Administration preferred
- Experience: 0-2 years of relevant work experience
- 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
- High attention to detail
- Fluency in Microsoft Office
- Develop and improve supplier quality, cost, and delivery performance
- Issue Purchase Orders for materials
- Expedite materials
- Invoicing activities
- Execution of negotiated contracts through Irving Shipbuilding’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and MRP (Material Resource Planning) systems
- Analyze market conditions (pricing, availability, lead-time, capacity)
- Undertake cost analysis for direct material and services

**Irving Shipbuilding **is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

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