Purchasing/Procurement Jobs

JOB SUMMARY Manages and administers all equipment maintenance in Canada.  Responsible for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of vessels and yard operations.  Manages port operations for both vessel activity and Maintenance and Refrigeration requirements.JOB SCOPEManages all port activity and Maintenance and Refrigeration decisions for the Canadian operations.  Responsible for assisting with the budgetary and financial functions of the department. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESManages Saint John stevedoring terminal operations or Labor ordering, vessel turnaround, performance and planning.  Stevedore invoicing approval or reconciliation.Communicates with other departments to resolve problems or concerns related to equipment damages and maintenance.Ensures proper procedures are followed in Maintenance and Refrigeration and operations with reefer containers.Supervises the development of personnel through performance reviews or coaching, training classes work groups and on the job training.Monitors costing budget and ensure third party billing are performed; and manages expectations and balancing costs and service for maintenance and refrigeration and vessel operations.Researches ways to improve staff productivity and maximize longevity.  Determines priorities and communicates to senior management.  Compiles reports and ensures departmental labor utilization, productivity or materials management and equipment productivity.Ensures efficient equipment inventory levels available to meet requirements for repairs.  Oversees inventory control of parts and materials and procurement management.Completes information of possible reefer claims and adheres to procedures to eliminate claims.Implements new procedures for company and departmental personnel regarding reefer department and equipment.Performs all other assigned duties.