Buyer
, CA, United States
In Canada, Babcock works in the Marine sector, where our teams provide critical and complex support to Canadas submarine fleet. Our Canadian team is proud to be trusted to deliver key naval in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy. We also operate in the Aviation sector, where Babcock ensures that the aircrew trainees of our partner nations receive the worlds best flying training. We deliver vital aerial emergency services and are proud to have been selected by the Government of Manitoba to deliver their wildfire suppression services, as well as key components of their critical air ambulance services. As well, we have expanded into the Canadian Nuclear Energy Industry. Cavendish Nuclear, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Babcock International Group, is a leading nuclear services company with a growing national and global presence. Drawing on over 60 years of nuclear experience, Cavendish Nuclear provides specialized service solutions in Canada, with global capabilities across the entire nuclear life cycle. + Schedule Procure goods and services in a timely manner in order to meet the project schedule
+ Cost Achieve the lowest total acquisition cost and negotiate savings where possible
+ Quality Responsible for vendors quality performance; engage with internal stakeholders such as engineering, technical inspectors and cataloguing to resolve any technical issues that may emerge
+ Follow Babcock Canadas commercial guidelines and ensure all contracts are within the agreed terms and conditions
+ Standing Offer The buyer may be asked to negotiate Standing Offer Agreements and/or Service Level Agreements with vendors
+ New Market analysis and supply chain design in support of new business.
+ Supplier performance and risk mitigation for nominated suppliers
Manage Supply. The buyer shall manage vendors and will be responsible for the vendor relationship:
+ Engage proactively with the vendors to develop formal relationships
+ Ensure that goods and services are delivered on-time; advise the project if goods and services are late and develop mitigation actions
+ Act as the point of contact for all vendor issues pertaining to logistics, invoicing, documentation, etc.
+ Support Category Management and assist in developing category/vendor strategies
+ Where possible, identify and develop new vendors
+ Monitor vendor performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and aim for continuous improvements * You have 2+ years of experience in a similar role
* You hold American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Supply Chain or Procurement certifications (considered an asset)
* You hold a Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, or other degree/diploma (considered an asset)
* You have knowledge of commercial business practices and proven communication skills, both verbally and written
* You have experience in sourcing and supplier selection, supplier performance management, supplier capability assessments and supplier risk management
* You have the ability to analyse information while using critical thinking
* You have the ability to act professionally to internal and external stakeholders
* You are proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
* You have experience in industrial supply chain (considered an asset)
* You have experience with computerized purchasing systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools (considered an asset)
* Proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, meaning that you must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the Government of Canada with the final dose at least 14 days prior to your start date
* You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance
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