Purchasing Agent

Requisition ID: 1989 Collective Agreement: Public Service Alliance of Canada - Collective Agreement F Location: North Sydney, NS Annual Salary (40 hours/week): $89270.064 - $99188.96 Application Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 10/15/2026 Application Closing Time: 23:59 hours Atlantic Time Marine Atlantic is dedicated to creating an environment which promotes employee growth, career development, and job satisfaction. Our employees embody our core values; they are diverse, safety-oriented team-players who exhibit integrity and commitment, and always strive for excellence. Marine Atlantic is currently looking for a Purchasing Agent to work with our Procurement and Strategic Sourcing department, located in North Sydney, NS. Marine Atlantic is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Preference may be given to members of the following equity deserving groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. If you are a member of one or more of these groups, please state to which group(s) you identify in your application. Marine Atlantic’s Supply Chain Management (SCM) department provides Procurement, Contract management, Inventory Management, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) and Warehousing and Logistics Services across the business. Marine Atlantic procurement is responsible for sourcing, value driven costing encompassing total cost of ownership, negotiation, and post-award activities as well as incorporating best practices and continuous process improvement. Procurement is the sole authorized group to commit Corporation funds for the acquisition of materials and services. Reporting to the Contract and Vendor Performance Supervisor, the Purchasing Agent operates from a central purchasing office located in North Sydney, N.S. The Purchasing Agent manages the process to deliver goods and services from business need to fulfillment. With an understanding of marine operations and public sector procurement, this position is responsible for establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. The Purchasing Agent provides strong analytical support to monitor purchase orders expenditures and effectively manage spending across categories within Marine Atlantic (MAI). The Purchasing Agent is responsible for all procurement and purchasing activities within assigned categories, leveraging expertise in the public sector procurement trade agreements and full contract lifecycle processes, including contract execution and administration. The agent also escalates supplier performance issues to the appropriate supervisor as needed. The Purchasing Agent, acting as the Procurement Subject Matter Expert (SME), supports the contract lifecycle by preparing and maintaining assigned contracts, processing contract change orders, and assisting with the Non-Standard Process for sole source justifications. This includes coordination with the Contract and Vendor Performance Supervisor, Legal, and internal business units to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuity of supply. Additional Key Areas of Responsibility • Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories, ensuring compliance with public sector trade agreements and corporate policy. • Prepare and maintain contracts, standing offers, and blanket orders, coordinating with Legal and business units to ensure accuracy and continuity of supply. • Develop RFx documents in collaboration with stakeholders, review proposals for compliance and support evaluations, debriefings, and award processes. • Issue and manage purchase orders through the ERP system, ensuring alignment with contract terms, stakeholder needs, and timely execution. • Support non-standard procurement processes, including sole source justifications, contract change orders, and compliance documentation. • Coordinate with technical teams for planned work, refits, and sp…

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