Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join us as Lead Buyer within the Naval Defense organization based in Peterborough, ON. The Buyer Team Leader role is responsible for managing and executing transactional purchasing processes for products and / or services across the business. This role will provide purchasing process and task guidance across the internal operational Buying team, as well as to our internal stakeholders, ensuring tasks are managed and completed in an efficient, effective and process compliant manner. This role will be accountable for managing and improving team performance as it relates to completion of purchasing tasks for internal stakeholders. This role will lead and/or support process improvement projects with focuses that span cost, timeline, and delivery improvement goals with a focus on improved, measurable results.

Key Accountabilities

Drive for delivery excellence and for taking the appropriate actions to resolve issues. Be able to represent the team to the wider organization and align the team to company values. Act as part of the local leadership team to improve processes, efficiencies and increase customer value and satisfaction. Work collaboratively, as part of a highly efficient service delivery team to ensure that all sourcing meets the needs of current and future. You will maximize transactional efficiency and quality by the appropriate use of Procurement systems and e-commerce tools. Ensure all purchasing records and documentations are correct and maintained in line with regulatory requirements. Where designated, you will support functional audit activities and will be responsible for identifying and recommending process improvements relating to the operation of transactional tasks. Plan activities that are aligned to existing and expanded customer service offerings and requirements, managing and providing visibility of progress against project plans. Support embedding and assist in sustaining a high-performance culture within the team. Facilitate sharing of best practice across the teams. Support identifying, recommending, and implementing workflow and process efficiency improvements.

Basic Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Project Management, Engineering, Finance, or Business Administration with 5+ years’ experience. Must be Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada for greater than 5 years Able to obtain NATO security clearance (Secret Level) through Canadian Contract Security Program. Experience in Supply Chain planning . Experience as a Sr. level buyer and/or leading a team of buyers. Managed complex supplier interfaces in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Requirements

Purchasing process knowledge, ideally with experience of export requirements Knowledge of SAP/iValua (Direct) Purchasing process knowledge, ideally with experience of export requirements Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation. Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Fairbanks Morse Defense Handling is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) Standards. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process at the request of the applicant. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

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