Purchasing Agent
About The Position
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, daily management of the procurement and shipment of parts and supplies for all of CAPS operations. Under the direction of the Director of Engineering & Procurement, the Purchasing Agent will be involved in many aspects of CAPS and CVRF operations and will be responsible for warehouse operations, including managing Shipping/Receiving and inventory. The Purchasing Agent will assist in resolving any warranty or missing/damaged product claims. This position will be involved with Tero Marine order tracking and creating new orders as needed. Other responsibilities include handling PO tracking, vendor management, shipping and freight arrangements, driving around Seattle to pick up parts in will call, and palletizing parts to be delivered to the shipping companies used for transport to Dutch Harbor.
Requirements
- Direct experience in a purchasing, and shipping / receiving environment with direct responsibility for procurement of parts and supplies preferred.
- Candidates must possess the ability to represent the company in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Experience in Alaskan fisheries, specifically pollock, cod, crab, is preferred.
- Ideal candidates will be familiar with commercial fishing vendors and service providers in the Seattle area and will possess a strong understanding of commercial fishing vessels and their equipment.
- A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required.
- Successful candidates must be highly organized with a positive "can do" attitude and able to work in a decentralized environment.
- In order to perform successfully in this position, a candidate must demonstrate solid communication skills with the ability and demeanor to establish relationships with internal and external customers.
- This position requires a high level of attention to detail and the willingness to be a team-oriented problem solver.
- Working knowledge and technical skills of MS Office Suite (specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook) is required.
- Coastal Villages Region Fund has a strict Drug and Alcohol Policy.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Director of Engineering & Procurement, Port Engineer’s and Vessel Department Heads for the purchasing of parts and supplies needed for the commercial fishing vessels.
- Issue and track purchase orders, review and fulfill requisitions.
- Coordinate shipping of parts and supplies to Dutch harbor, AK and Seattle, WA in a timely manner.
- Coordinate ordering and delivery of shipyard requisitions for each vessel while in shipyard.
- Manage CAPS warehouse, including inventory management.
- Monitor inventory of long lead time items and recurring purchases.
- Develop and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers .
- Help resolve systemic, reoccurring supplier issues.
- Must be willing to work on call hours during a fishing season
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
