Purchasing Agent - Courtenay, Canada - Nootka Marine Adventures

Nootka Marine Adventures

Verified Company

Courtenay, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Our Team Is Growing

Come join our dynamic and adventurous team at Nootka Marine Adventures You will be working in a natural playground of rugged coastal mountains, rainforests and ocean in Courtenay, BC, on Vancouver Island.

Get to know us:

Nootka Marine Adventures is a wholly owned subsidiary of Security Properties Inc., which is based out of Seattle, WA.

Nootka Marine Adventures is a leading resort operator dedicated to sustainable adventure tourism on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

We host guests from around the world and love to share our passion for saltwater sportfishing and other outdoor adventures.

Our focus is to grow a new generation of passionate anglers by teaching families and youth to fish.

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for overseeing supply chain operations (supplies, orders, inventory, shipping, receiving) for our locations. In addition, they will offer accounting and administrative support. The Purchasing Agent will work primarily in our head office in Courtenay, BC, and will report to the Controller.

Class 5 driver's license
Driver's abstract
At least 2 years' procurement or supply chain experience
Outstanding organization and coordination abilities
Strong understanding of supply management principles and practices
Strong negotiation skills
A strong command of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
Willing to relocate to Courtenay, BC in a timely manner
Familiarity with Quickbooks Online and basic accounting principles (preferred)
Familiarity with west coast saltwater fishing (preferred)
Familiarity with the tourism and hospitality industry (preferred)

What you'll be doing:

Place orders and arrange stocking of materials and equipment according to needs
Oversee, coordinate, and monitor supply chain operations for all Nootka Marine Adventures locations
Plan and track the shipment of supplies
Analyze and optimize internal procurement processes
Place orders and arrange stocking of materials and equipment according to needs
Oversee inventory system
Keep logs and records of orders
Travel between locations to assess and streamline operations
Assist with coordination of transportation staff (e.g., truck drivers) as needed
Promptly resolve shipment and inventory issues as they arise
Regularly communicate with company leaders to understand their supply needs
Train company leaders on purchasing and transport processes
Communicate with suppliers to achieve profitable deals and mutual satisfaction
Prepare reports for management
Establish and maintain positive relationships with supply vendors
Other duties when required

Compensation:

This is a year-round permanent position with an expected salary range between $50,000-$65,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Extended health and dental benefits are included after 3 months.

Schedule:

Fulltime, 8hour shift
Monday to Friday

Our offer to you:

We are dedicated to appreciating our guests and our employees alike.

We offer flexible schedules so that our team can fully experience all that the magnificent west coast has to offer.

You'll have opportunities to fish, hike, swim, explore, cave, snorkel, kayak, SUP and make lifelong friends along the way.
In 2023, all employees are eligible for 3 days of complimentary guided saltwater fishing with our Angler's Academy program