Buyer - Manufacturing and Processing

Employer: Irving Shipbuilding

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Salary: $22.00 to $57.00 hourly

JOB DESCRIPTION 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.RESPONSIBILITIES 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 servicesQUALIFICATIONS Post