Purchasing Agent

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Director of Engineering & Procurement, Port Engineer’s and Vessel Department Heads for the purchasing of parts and supplies needed for the commercial fishing vessels.
• Issue and track purchase orders, review and fulfill requisitions.
• Cook with shipping of parts and supplies to Dutch harbor, AK and Seattle, WA in a timely manner.
• Cook with ordering and delivery of shipyard requisitions for each vessel while in shipyard.
• Manage CAPS warehouse, including inventory management.
• Monitor inventory of long lead time items and recurring purchases.
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Help resolve systemic, reoccurring supplier issues.

Requirements

• Direct experience in a purchasing, and shipping / receiving environment with direct responsibility for procurement of parts and supplies preferred.
• Candidates must possess the ability to represent the company in a professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in Alaskan fisheries, specifically pollock, cod, crab, is preferred.
• Ideal candidates will be familiar with commercial fishing vendors and service providers in the Seattle area and will possess a strong understanding of commercial fishing vessels and their equipment.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required.
• Successful candidates must be highly organized with a positive "can do" attitude and able to work in a decentralized environment.
• In order to perform successfully in this position, a candidate must demonstrate solid communication skills with the ability and demeanor to establish relationships with internal and external customers.
• This position requires a high level of attention to detail and the willingness to be a team-oriented problem solver.
• Working knowledge and technical skills of MS Office Suite (specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook) is required.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to effectively remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Communicate with others in person and over the phone.
• Move about inside an office and warehouse.
• Regularly required to lift and move in excess of 50 lbs.
• Stand; walk, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Regularly required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Constantly required to work in a state of alertness and in a safe manner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Generally, this position is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and fluorescent lighting.
• It requires the regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.
• Sitting in a Truck and driving in the Seattle area for hours at times will also be required.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must be able and willing to board vessels, move around in small spaces.