Job Title: MRO Buyer (12 Month Contract)
Location: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
TP-17957
High Liner Foods is the leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. With strong relationships with every major supermarket chain, club store and foodservice distributor in Canada and the US, High Liner Foods has a broad portfolio of recognized, trusted brands shaped by consumer insights and complemented by a dedication to providing excellent service and consistently superior customer satisfaction. Meridia has partnered with High Liner Foods in search of an MRO Buyer to join their team on a 12-month contract in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Role Description
As an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring uninterrupted plant maintenance operations by efficiently sourcing and acquiring goods and services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Sourcing materials and services, assessing quality and price for comparable items to ensure optimal value for the organization.
- Negotiating cost, freight, stock levels, and delivery schedules with suppliers to obtain the best possible terms for the organization.
- Establishing and negotiating vendor off-site inventory agreements, where applicable.
- Performing purchase order and purchase requisition closing, adhering to established guidelines.
- Ensuring Bill of Materials (BOM) are established for all assets to facilitate effective procurement processes.
- Maintaining CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), purchase order systems, plant asset systems, and MRO inventory stock levels to accurately reflect plant conditions and asset information.
- Upkeeping the daily maintenance check book to ensure accuracy and produce weekly purchasing reports, directed by maintenance manager, including budget status and expenditure analysis.
- Working closely with accounting to monitor and report open purchase orders.
- Maintaining an annual "Capital Project Purchasing" file and assist in implementing an investment recovery system for surplus equipment or materials.
- Providing guidance and support to stock room clerks.
- Making travel arrangements for maintenance personnel as needed.
- Overseeing the daily purchasing of all supplies and ensuring parts storage and inventory areas operate to high standards of safety, efficiency, and housekeeping.
- Developing process workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Your Qualifications include:
- High School Education is required; post secondary education is an asset.
- MRO or purchasing experience is an asset.
- Proficiency in both written and verbal communication in English.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- A valid driver’s license and vehicle is required for travel to other sites.
- Ability to obtain or have a valid passport for travel, if necessary.
High Liner Foods offers competitive compensation and annual bonus. They also provide many opportunities for education support and professional development, enabling team members to continuously learn and advance in their careers. This is a 12-month contract position with the possibility of renewal.
This is an excellent opportunity with a well-established, reputable, and growing organization, where you will be able to facilitate changes that make a real difference in the company. High Liner is committed to reinvesting in its facilities and has a strong productivity culture. High Liner is committed to giving back through charitable engagements and by being a leader in product sustainability. Additionally, you will be based in the beautiful, coastal South Shore region of Nova Scotia, where the amenities of Halifax are only a short drive away.
To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below.
For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and [email protected] or Heather Simmons, Recruitment Specialist at 902-421-2335 and [email protected] or please apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Thomas or Heather know.
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