PURCHASING AGENT SIS

Overview

Shared Ice Services (SIS) is seeking a Purchasing Agent that will provide essential support services to Nichols Brothers Boat Builders (NBBB) and Everett Ship Repair (ESR). SIS, together these two operating companies comprise the heft and might of Ice Cap Holdings' presence in the Pacific Northwest maritime community.

The Purchasing Agent is a fully onsite position, working out of our Whidbey Island boat yard at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. This position will be responsible for executing the purchasing and materials requisition processes to support the company's shipyard construction and repair operations efficiently and cost-effectively. Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, the incumbent will be an integral part of the Finance team while additionally being well-integrated into the operations for both ESR and NBBB.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Execute procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints.
• Identify and source new suppliers and vendors.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Administer and maintain an approved vendor / supplier database.
• Administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers.
• Evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies.
• Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements.
• Measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Monitor supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations.
• Troubleshoot cost, quality, and delivery concerns.
• Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery, and supply of purchases.
• Execute performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors.
• Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements.
• Review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures
• Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts.
• As requested, assist in monitoring and reducing purchase variances to meet profit objectives.
• Produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs, and delivery performance.
• Participate and lead continuous improvement of purchasing processes.
• Respond to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the purchasing and materials requisition process.
• Maintain and organize historical records.
• Improve the purchasing and materials requisition process.
• Support special projects on group wide initiatives, as requested.

What You Bring To Our Team

The incumbent must be organized, resourceful, and accountable for delivering on commitments to the customer both internal and external.

Qualifications

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Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity : Shared Ice Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.

Shared Ice Services is a drug free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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