Job Description

:The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for researching suppliers, negotiating pricing and purchasing goods or services. They will also manage relationships with vendors and monitor orders to maintain quality, expedite orders and ensure compliance to procurement policies and contract terms. This is a 1 year contract position.About this Role

• Process or complete purchasing documentation, including requisitions, purchase orders, data filing and classifying purchase requirements to the Chart of Accounts.
• Purchase materials and services, clarifying requirements with employees and user departments.
• Research, source and negotiate quality, pricing and delivery of products, including using historical and other benchmarking data, to ensure competitive pricing.
• Ensure compliance with the Procurement policy and procedures when conducting purchasing activities.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with vendors to sustain quality of goods and services, timely delivery, compliance to contracts and improve efficiency.
• Oversee the RFQ process for defined commodity spend in multiple areas, Fraser Surrey, Prince Rupert, Vancouver and Nanaimo.
• Working with the Supervisor, Assets and Inventory, oversee the receiving activities to ensure timeliness, accuracy and compliance with policy, including follow up and coordination of delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor vendor compliance with Contractor Management Software (Comply Works).
• Expedite goods and services to ensure timely delivery
• Actively manage RBNI
• Provide procurement support to stakeholder departments.
• Provide administrative assistance as required by the Contract Analyst and the Manager, Contracts.
• Work with AP as required to ensure a seamless procure to pay process
• Preparation of monthly report

About You

• Qualifications

• Capabilities have been developed through the completion of a post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field.
• Purchasing or supply chain management certification is an asset.
• Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in procurement with buyer responsibilities, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Previous experience working with contracts and supply agreements.
• Knowledge and Skills

• Exceptional relationship management skills in order to work with vendors to negotiate, communicate needs and/ or issues, and hold parties accountable to agreed upon standards.
• Self-reliance, with the ability to take initiative and make decisions proactively under time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication, with the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and unionized tradespersons.
• Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills, with attention to detail so that workflow is managed efficiently and accurately.
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office, material management system such as a computerized maintenance management system (Maximo) and enterprise system (Oracle Fusion).
• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another or a different nature.
• Perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
• Make appropriate job decisions, following standard office policies and past precedents.
• Adapt to frequent changes in workload; adjust priorities quickly as circumstance dictates.
• Knowledge of reporting tool such as Power BI would be an asset.
• Problem-solving skills to look for solutions to issues that affect procurement activities.
• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.
• Fluent in English.

About Us:We are the leading provider of smart logistics solutions, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services touches every aspect of life.We\'re a global network of; 181 business units in 64 countries across six continents. From marine services and inland terminals to industrial parks as well as technology driven customer solutions.Wherever we operate, we integrate sustainability and responsible corporate citizenship, striving for a positive contribution to the economies and communities where we live and work.Our dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 56,000 employees from 64 countries are committed to bringing every customer and partner unrivaled value.We do this by building and growing long lasting relationships - with governments, shippers, traders, and other stakeholders along the global supply chain.We think ahead, anticipate change and deploy industry-leading technology to create the smartest, most efficient and innovative trade solutions, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies and our planet.DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.About the Team:With a global reputation built on nearly a century of experience, DP World Canada also provides stevedoring services at ports and terminals throughout British Columbia. Our world-renowned professionals provide safe, innovative, and unsurpassed cargo handling trusted by top manufacturers around the world. We handle a wide range of cargoes such as breakbulk, yachts, roll-on roll-off and forest products. We are your global leader in container handling services.Our corporate head office houses our Shared Services team and is ideally located in the Metrotown Office Complex which features convenient accessibility from Downtown Vancouver and all surrounding communities. The office complex directly connects to BC\'s largest shopping center, provides access to the SkyTrain and is a quick stroll to Central Park.Joining DP World means joining a people-oriented company. You will be amongst great colleagues, enjoying a relaxed environment that values your contributions. We pride ourselves on our openness, approachability, excellence in safety and customer service and our commitment to growth and innovation. We also offer top-notch benefits and perks, including an extensive extended health benefits plan, lifestyle spending account, pension with employer contributions, retirement savings plan, and support for professional development. On top of that, we realize it takes world-class people to run world-class operations, so we offer competitive total compensation packages.

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