Procurement Coordinator (Vancouver)

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Pacific Coastal Airlines is looking for a highly skilled, motived and enthusiastic individual for the role of Procurement Coordinator.  This is a permanent full-time position based out of a hanger located near South Terminal at the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, BC.

Reporting to Manager Inventory Control & Planning, the primary responsibility of the Procurement Coordinator is to manage the Purchasing function within the organization and support the Maintenance Department with procurement of goods, services, inventory, parts and materials in accordance with the Pacific Coastal Airlines’ MPM 7.3 and purchasing practices.

Success in this role will be achieved through application of strategic purchasing concepts to satisfy operational demands of Pacific Coastal Airlines and ensuring correct and efficient flow of product through Stores to the Maintenance Hangar.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Purchasing:

• Procure materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and services within the established limits, quantity, quality and pricing guidelines adhering to Pacific Coastal Airlines’ MPM 7.3, purchasing processes, and spending authorization matrices
• Source and research materials for best possible price and appropriate quality via liaison with vendors and suppliers
• Obtain three EFQs in good faith and negotiate prices fairly, but firmly, prior to closing the purchase transaction with vendors and suppliers
• Determine accurate delivery timelines to ensure timely acquisition of products and services
• Liaise with vendors on resolving problems associated with product delivery delays and continue to communicate status of product delivery to appropriate departments
• Stay current with market prices of various goods and services

Inventory Management:

• Maintain and manage stock levels based on minimum and maximum quantities established in the system for various parts and materials
• Interact with suppliers on a day-to-day basis, review inventory on an ongoing basis, and order as required based on minimum requirements set in our inventory system
• Carryout Receiving Inspection as per MPM 7.6 of incoming stock and return to stock items
• Assist with inventory counts on a cyclical basis
• Occasional AOG Support

Supplier Management:

• Select Preferred vendors and suppliers based on merits of quality and price
• Maintain Pacific Coastal Airlines Preferred Suppliers List and develop and maintain long-term valuable relationships with suppliers
• Negotiate and propose contracts with suppliers of goods and services with long-term preferred pricing

Administrative Support:

• Process purchase orders, including placing orders, with vendors/suppliers
• Verify orders and follow up on order progress (confirmation, transport, customs, etc.)
• Work with various departments including Accounts Payable to address concerns and issues (such as order quality, quantity, price, delivery, and departmental approval process)
• Provide administrative support to the Manager Inventory Control & Planning
• Other duties as assigned and required

Education & Qualifications:

• Completion of post-secondary education required
• 2+ years of experience in procurement and/or inventory management required
• Experience in aviation industry is considered an asset

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 platform mainly Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level
• Strong Communication and excellent Negotiation skills required
• Organized multi-tasker who can work independently with little direct supervision
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Being able to work resourcefully and efficiently in a lean department

Why Pacific Coastal Airlines?

Company Culture: We honor our company motto of People Friendly, People First for both our employees and our passengers. We encourage a positive, caring workplace and put a high value on collaboration, accountability, and loyalty. We are inclusive, respectful, and have a friendly corporate culture.

Health Benefits: We offer a standard benefits package for permanent employees consisting of extended health, dental, vision, travel medical, life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, an employee and family assistance program, paid sick days, and paid personal emergency days.

Travel Benefits: We offer excellent travel perks to employees and their eligible family members on Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, Iceland Air, Delta, Allegiant, Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines, and more. Additionally, employees are eligible for discounts with various hotels and restaurants within the communities we serve as well as steeply discounted cargo shipping within the Pacific Coastal Airlines network.

Employee Programs: We have employee recognition and reward programs, a milestone service recognition program and employee appreciation events throughout the year.

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Pacific Coastal Airlines is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all of our employment practices. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.