Procurement Specialist/buyer - Vancouver, Canada - Portable Electric

Portable Electric

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Procurement Specialist

Position Type:
Temporary
6 Week Contract

Ideal Coverage Period:
Mid-March to End of April, 2024

Location:
On-site at our Vancouver, BC office

Work Hours:
Regular Office Hours, Monday to Friday (40 hours/week)

WHO WE ARE AT PORTABLE ELECTRIC
Portable Electric is an exciting clean technology company that is in scale-up mode. Our vision is to bring "Clean, Quiet Power. Off Grid." by delivering leading intelligent clean portable power solutions.

We are expanding quickly into the fast-growing market of EV charging so that we can provide the world with zero-pollution and zero-noise electric power options which are reliable, fast-charging and portable.

Our Values

Our Values are our P.O.W.E.R.

People - No jerks. Respect, inclusivity and collaboration are the core of our relationships.

Owners - We are accountable and trustworthy.

Winners - We win where we choose to compete.

Entrepreneurs - We lead by anticipating customer needs.

Revolutionaries - We change the world using creativity and innovation

To perform this role successfully, you will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Source parts, goods and services from various vendors and subcontractors
Execute Purchase Orders based on MRP to meet sales and production requirements
Request quotations, evaluate and recommend vendors, award purchase orders
Establish delivery schedules, expedite orders and monitor progress and contact suppliers to resolve problems
Assist with issues relating to nonconforming materials, invoicing and/or delivery, arrange RMA's and follow up on returns and credits
Actively seek cost savings and contributing to the overall cost savings goals
Develop and maintain supplier relationships, acting as an interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders
Manage the Kanban system for consumable items to determine purchase requirements
Work with engineering to obtain drawings, specifications or to discuss alternative part options
Monitor and maintain supplier performance and communicate results
Maintain spreadsheets and data integrity in accordance with purchasing guidelines and best practices

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience in planning/purchasing within the manufacturing industry
Postsecondary education in Supply Chain, Operations, or Inventory Management
Certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada is considered an asset
Experience with procuring electronic parts/products is considered an asset

Required Skills:

Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills
High proficiency with MS Office suite
Experience using MRP and Excel spreadsheets within a Supply Chain environment
Works well unsupervised and as part of a team
Possesses a positive attitude and is a team player
Ability to adapt easily to change
Professional communication skills (verbal and written)

Why Choose Portable Electric:

Portable Electric embraces diversity.

We are committed to building a team of women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities, that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, where team members feel like they belong and our policies and guidelines embrace all cultures and beliefs.

The more inclusive we are, the more successful we will be.

Start your Journey with Portable Electric:

Let's make the world more sustainable together

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Be sure to check our careers page to stay informed about all job opportunities at Portable Electric_