Plant Purchaser

Job Summary Reporting to the Office Manager, this position will manage and coordinate all purchases for the plant, both Burnside and Milford locations. Responsibilities Principal Activities: · Ensure purchasing is completed in a timely manner · Reviews and manages inventory levels on a regular basis to ensure appropriate levels are maintained for controlled inventory, stockroom inventory, raw materials and fuels. · Responsible for supervising stockroom personnel, allocating work duties according to the union contract, while maintaining proper labour relations. Ensure that this work is carried out in an efficient manner. · Ensure agreed upon performance standards are maintained. · Demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills to motivate employees and maintain an open and positive workplace environment. Effectively promote good morale. · Arrange and source various rental equipment for plants. · Maintain housekeeping in compliance with operating standards. · Source Suppliers, orders and expedite supplies materials and services. · Manage coordination of parts purchasing and deal with custom brokers when needed. · Responsible for purchasing $4M in repair parts and services. · Offer Maintenance Shutdown support to Maintenance Department. · Work independently and take charge as well as work with all departments ordering requests as well as hourly Maintenance technicians. · Responsible for various month end duties (Balancing explosives and raw materials). · · Responsible for entering daily PO’s for the quarry and the dock. · Complete duties as requested and open to future changes as the role evolves with corporate changes identified. Problem solving: · Ensure a safe working environment through effective housekeeping, enforcement of company safety policy, and implementation of safety programs. · Manage personnel for continuous improvement on purchasing goals. · Demonstrating leadership and maintaining an open and positive work environment in a busy schedule requires the constant use of people skills. · Ability to problem solve on delays in stock purchased. QUALIFICATIONS: · Demonstrated a successful supervisory skill set. · Pos secondary training in supply management/procurement is a definite asset. · Five years of practical experience and demonstrated people and leadership skills. · Industrial or manufacturing experience preferred. · Excellent communication skills · Ability to maintain good employee relations. · Knowledge of operating standards and cost control techniques relative to major cost areas · High attention to detail and able to prioritize your work day and demands from multiple departments. · Ability to multitask and prioritize the importance of requests daily. · Source suppliers, orders and expediate supplies, materials, and services. · Good people skills, dealing with plant personnel, staff and outside vendors. · Knowledge of o Production process o Mechanical knowledge of Plant/mobile equipment o MP2 software o Microsoft suite o Entrapass software o Ariba o SAP proficiency o CAT part Store Salary is based on previous experience and qualifications. Only candidates who are currently legally able to work in Nova Scotia are eligible to apply. While we appreciate all candidates time in applying, only candidates selected to move on to the interview stage will be contacted. Pay: $50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Company events Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Profit sharing RRSP match Work Location: In person

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