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Purchasing Agent 3 – Richmond Jobs in Richmond at BC Ferries
PURCHASING AGENT
Richmond
Regular
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced and qualified Purchasing Agent with experience purchasing a variety of commercially available goods and services to meet the requirements of BC Ferries.
The incumbent will be responsible for purchasing a variety of commercially available goods and services for BC Ferries in a prudent, efficient and cost-effective manner for our fleet of vessels and other user departments, and will perform the following: reviewing, checking, analyzing and pricing requisitions for a wide variety of goods and services; developing, preparing, issuing and awarding contracts including negotiating contract terms; preparing, issuing and opening formal bids, preparing bid summary reports and performing additional duties as required.
You hold a Supply Chain Association of Canada (SCMP) Designation, or equivalent, with 6 years’ experience in the purchasing and materials management field with computerized MRP/ERP experience. You also have considerable knowledge relating to negotiations, inventory management, accounting, logistics and organization skills.
Join us!
If this sounds like your next great career move, please apply online by May 1, 2024
“We connect communities and customers to the people and places important in their lives”
At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We offer a unique West Coast working environment with diverse challenges and opportunities. Whether your goal is to work behind the scenes, onboard our ships, or within our land based operations, you are a key contributor to the BC Ferries team.
With 47 ports of call and around 500 sailings every day, BC Ferries is the largest independently-owned ferry company in the world. Dedicated to safety, excellence, innovation, and people, we are committed to continuously improving the west coast travel experience of our customers.
BC Ferries supports employment equity and diversity in the workplace and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42.35 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site gym
Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
purchasing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Purchasing Agent 3 – Richmond
Company: BC Ferries
Location: Richmond
