Marketing/Purchasing Agent

This is a great opportunity to join a New Brunswick multinational manufacturer and industry leader. A reputation for its dedication to unrivaled quality and product support, a commitment to health, safety and environmental policies, and a commitment to investing in their people, makes this world player an ideal place to work.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Positive “can-do” attitude and strong negotiating skills.
• Problem solver and pro-active solution seeker.
• Strategic thinker with proven analytical abilities.
• Work well under pressure and maintain a team spirit.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Must have a Bachelor’s (preferable) or Associate’s degree in a field of administration.
• 3 years experience as a Purchasing Agent.
• Be accountable and hold others accountable.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work closely with sales, customer service, buyers and plant staff, supporting internal clients with expert knowledge and services.
• Prepare and maintain improvement reports with vendors on a weekly basis.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for suppliers and equipment.
• Report to Purchasing Manager any variance, discrepancy and/or issues with inventories, prices, deliveries, etc.
• Price and credit term negotiation with vendors.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Initiate vendor research, cost reductions and ensure that material supply is the best in cost, service and quality.
• Maintain frequent communication with Operative Departments to ensure project/quotations and deliveries are on schedule, and the proper supply to the Plant.
• Promote continual improvement.

To express an interest, please contact Allister Nauss at (902) 423-1657 or send your resume in confidence, with cover letter, to 2014@WilsonExecutiveSearch.com, quoting reference #2014 in the subject line.