About the role
Job Description As a Buyer, you ensure compliance with CDCI’s procurement procedures and guidelines. The incumbent will liaise with suppliers to secure the optimal combination of quality, cost, and delivery timelines, based on the material and service requirements of the shipyard.
More Specifically, You Will
- Gather technical information on required parts, equipment, or services to obtain competitive pricing and lead times for requests for proposals or quotations.
- Identify and select potential suppliers based on the technical specifications of the requested equipment or services.
- Review supplier bids to ensure they fully meet the stated requirements.
- Obtain necessary approvals before issuing purchase orders to suppliers.
- Act as a resource in identifying substitute products when original items are unavailable.
- Request bids from suppliers, negotiate terms for goods and services, and prepare purchase orders in line with agreed terms.
- Collaborate with relevant departments (engineering, production, estimating, planning, etc.) to analyze technical proposals.
- Work with receiving personnel to resolve any non-conformities regarding delivered materials, as needed.
- Coordinate with the Accounting Department to address commercial issues, as needed.
- Occasionally provide the Estimating Department with pricing information on specific equipment and materials to support project cost evaluations.
- Periodically negotiate framework agreements for services and material purchases.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- College diploma or relevant training in procurement.
- Two (2) to five (5) years’ experience as a buyer.
- Proficiency with procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Negotiating skills.
- Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken). Fluency in English is required for this position, as you will interact with English-speaking suppliers.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage priorities effectively.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Successful completion of the security screening process and obtainment of the required security clearance under the Federal Government’s Contract Security Program (minimum of 5 years of residency in Canada, with no interruption of 6 consecutive months.
About Us Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.
Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.
There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.
At Davie, we forge the monumental !
About Davie
Davie is more than just Canada’s largest shipbuilder; in fact it is more than just a shipbuilder. Davie provides a wide range of products and services to a number of different industries where it leverages on its high-capacity fabrication capabilities for complex, engineered solutions. The capability to provide end-to-end turnkey solutions and its strategic location makes Davie an ideal partner for a range of industries from oil & gas to defence.
Chantier Davie est le plus gros chantier maritime au Canada, mais ses activités commerciales ne se résument pas à la construction de navires. Chantier Davie offre un large éventail de produits et de services à différents secteurs d'activité. Il imagine pour eux des solutions techniques complexes qu’il réalise en mettant à contribution ses équipements de fabrication extrêmement productifs. Des solutions globales clés en main, un emplacement stratégique, deux facteurs qui font de Chantier Davie le partenaire idéal pour une multitude de secteurs, de l’industrie du gaz et du pétrole à la défense.
About the role
Job Description As a Buyer, you ensure compliance with CDCI’s procurement procedures and guidelines. The incumbent will liaise with suppliers to secure the optimal combination of quality, cost, and delivery timelines, based on the material and service requirements of the shipyard.
More Specifically, You Will
- Gather technical information on required parts, equipment, or services to obtain competitive pricing and lead times for requests for proposals or quotations.
- Identify and select potential suppliers based on the technical specifications of the requested equipment or services.
- Review supplier bids to ensure they fully meet the stated requirements.
- Obtain necessary approvals before issuing purchase orders to suppliers.
- Act as a resource in identifying substitute products when original items are unavailable.
- Request bids from suppliers, negotiate terms for goods and services, and prepare purchase orders in line with agreed terms.
- Collaborate with relevant departments (engineering, production, estimating, planning, etc.) to analyze technical proposals.
- Work with receiving personnel to resolve any non-conformities regarding delivered materials, as needed.
- Coordinate with the Accounting Department to address commercial issues, as needed.
- Occasionally provide the Estimating Department with pricing information on specific equipment and materials to support project cost evaluations.
- Periodically negotiate framework agreements for services and material purchases.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- College diploma or relevant training in procurement.
- Two (2) to five (5) years’ experience as a buyer.
- Proficiency with procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Negotiating skills.
- Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken). Fluency in English is required for this position, as you will interact with English-speaking suppliers.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage priorities effectively.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Successful completion of the security screening process and obtainment of the required security clearance under the Federal Government’s Contract Security Program (minimum of 5 years of residency in Canada, with no interruption of 6 consecutive months.
About Us Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.
Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.
There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.
At Davie, we forge the monumental !
About Davie
Davie is more than just Canada’s largest shipbuilder; in fact it is more than just a shipbuilder. Davie provides a wide range of products and services to a number of different industries where it leverages on its high-capacity fabrication capabilities for complex, engineered solutions. The capability to provide end-to-end turnkey solutions and its strategic location makes Davie an ideal partner for a range of industries from oil & gas to defence.
Chantier Davie est le plus gros chantier maritime au Canada, mais ses activités commerciales ne se résument pas à la construction de navires. Chantier Davie offre un large éventail de produits et de services à différents secteurs d'activité. Il imagine pour eux des solutions techniques complexes qu’il réalise en mettant à contribution ses équipements de fabrication extrêmement productifs. Des solutions globales clés en main, un emplacement stratégique, deux facteurs qui font de Chantier Davie le partenaire idéal pour une multitude de secteurs, de l’industrie du gaz et du pétrole à la défense.