Purchasing Agent

Marine Atlantic is a federal Crown corporation that provides a vital ferry service link between Newfoundland and Labrador and mainland Canada.

Key Areas of Responsibility for the Purchasing Agent Include:

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  Work with purchasing personnel, in addition to internal stakeholders, to identify new sources of supply to help obtain the best overall value for the Corporation
  
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  Ensure policy and procedures are followed to support a culture of compliance, as outlined by the Corporation’s Procurement Policy
  
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  Develop and manage Request for Proposal (RFx), competitive bidding, contract life cycle and procure to pay cycle
  
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  Ensure that government regulations and requirements are identified in the Request for Proposal (RFx) process to be adhered to by contractors and suppliers
  
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  Responsible for development of the Corporation’s vendor assessment and vendor evaluation programs
  
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  Identify, evaluate, select, and qualify companies to become suppliers to Marine Atlantic according to the Corporation’s vendor assessment program
  
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  Work closely with the technical business unit to ensure complete and accurate description of product/service requirements/specifications and service level expectations are delivered by the vendor/contractor
  
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  Responsible for Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking and performance to departmental objectives
  
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  Monitor vendor performance and liaise with vendors to ensure satisfactory performance
  
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  Work closely with Accounts payable to ensure issues are resolved and suppliers are paid according to agreed-upon terms
  
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  Liaise with various department managers, and internal stakeholders, to coordinate purchase agreements and develop successful sourcing strategies, etc
  
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  Work with Materials Management to ensure that necessary information, planning and documentation, is available to facilitate receiving and warehousing operations
  
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  Stay informed of current trends and best practices in the field
  

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  A minimum of three to five years of progressive purchasing experience is required
  
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  Demonstrated proficiency in procurement principles and practices
  
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  Sound contract life cycle management expertise
  
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  Excellent negotiation skills
  
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  Proven track record in effective planning and the ability to
  

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  Sound judgment with demonstrated ability in spend and
  

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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  

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  Strong leadership, change agility and people management skills
  
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  Able to excel under pressure in a deadline- driven environment
  

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  Experience in a public purchasing environment is highly desirable
  
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  A comprehensive knowledge of marine equipment, materials, etc
  

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  University or College Degree in Business or SCMP Certification
  

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  SCMA Designation or enrollment or PSPP (Public Sector Procurement Professional) Certification with job-related training and/or work experience in a related position