Buyer/Purchaser

Position:        Buyer / Purchaser / Logistics Support

Location:        Burnaby, BC, Canada

About Us:

General Fusion is transforming how the world is energized by developing the first commercially viable fusion power plant. Fusion will deliver clean, safe and on-demand power at industrial scale, providing a powerful complement to renewables and a pathway to a zero-emission grid.

Combining new technologies, proven industrial processes, and advances in fundamental fusion science, General Fusion aims to be the first in the world to develop commercial fusion power. Key performance requirements have been demonstrated at the system level, setting the stage for building a pre-commercial fusion power prototype.

Position Overview:

Supporting the Senior Buyer, you will work closely with engineers and scientists, and be involved in a full range of Supply Management activities to facilitate the timely and cost-effective sourcing, purchasing and inventory of electronic, mechanical, and electrical engineering components, equipment, and materials. This is your chance to be part of a team building the processes and procedures necessary for a highly effective materials management system. The position is very broad and will require a lot of hands-on work, procurement system data management, as well as administrative responsibilities.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Review, place, expedite and coordinate purchase orders to ensure the timely delivery of merchandise
• Assist the Senior Buyer, Engineers and Scientists in qualifying and selecting vendors and suppliers
• Solicit and analyze competitive quotes
• Negotiate contracts and terms of purchase
• Customs Expediting
• Purchasing
  • PO Generation within ERP/procurement system
  • Management of product setups within ERP/procurement system
  • Compliance with company purchasing policies and approval workflows
  • Order Tracking
  • AP Paperwork
  • Shipping / Receiving (International Experience an asset)

Relevant Skills and Experience:

 Required:

• 3-5  years in a purchasing/logistics/shipping receiving environment
• International / Global Shipping experience
• Comfort/aptitude with Inventory Management and Procurement Systems
• Familiar with freight, duties, customs, and other logistics
• Familiar working Vendors & Suppliers
• Must exhibit strong problem-solving capabilities and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong Team Player, a self-starter, and innovator able to interact with a broad range of people, including scientists, engineers, fabricators, and accountants
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent PC and MS Office Application Skills (Outlook, Excel, Word )
• Knowledge of ERP/procurement Systems as an asset

 Preferred:

• Knowledge of ERP Systems is certainly an asset (NetSuite specifically is a bonus)

What We Offer:

• Flexible hours
• Four weeks’ vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP Contribution
• Support for professional development
• Great company culture – social events, food trucks, bike rides, Sun Run, etc.

Applications:

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

General Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

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