PURCHASING AGENT SIS

Shared Ice Services (SIS) is seeking a Purchasing Agent that will provide essential support services to both of our two operating companies – 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.

What You will Do (Essential Functions and Major 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.

• Minimum Experience: 2 years of previous experience in a purchasing environment.
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations relating to procurement and contracts.
• Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain systems, LEAN principles of planning and MRP/ERP systems
• Financial acumen
• Ability to prioritize and manage expectations in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate articulately and efficiently with customers and people within the company.
• Ability to coordinate multiple details related to various projects simultaneously.
• High ability of customer focus and ability to maintain a positive attitude always.
• Proficiency with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid Washington State Drivers License.

Preferred Requirements:

• Coursework in business, materials management, operations management, engineering, or related field
• Experience working as a Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Coordinator in a marine or construction environment.
• Proficiency and previous experience with MRP/ERP Systems - Sage X3 a plus!
• Experience with MS Project or equivalent.
• FAR/DFAR knowledge.
• Works to continue personal competency through education, outside literature, seminars, or the like.
• Experience working in a construction or manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance with Optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs
• Paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs

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.