Purchasing Coordinator

Whitecap International Seafood Exporters is an established seafood marketing company that exports a wide range of seafood products globally. We are currently seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. 

Reporting to Whitecap’s Senior Purchasing Manager, you will:

• Work collaboratively with suppliers to collect information and ensure accuracy of purchase orders
• Communicate internally with QA and technical staff for accurate and current product information
• Setup purchase orders & send confirmations to suppliers for new orders
• Create new vendors, input new products, and upload documents into accounting system
• Work with colleagues to ensure timely and accurate receipt of purchases
• Provide information to warehouses for inbounding and accurate receipt of products
• Maintain product traceability for accurate records and any purchase order revisions
• Liaise with seafood suppliers, internal sales, QA, and Whitecap management

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who:

· Can thrive in a fast-paced, office environment

· Is a team player, who can build relationships with a professional, mature and positive attitude

· Is extremely detailed and organized with strong written and verbal communication skills

·        Is proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 also considered an asset

Purchasing experience, experience in the seafood industry, university/college education all considered assets during the selection process.

Compensation commensurate with experience and education.

To express interest in this opportunity, please email your resume to info@whitecapseafoods.com citing “Purchasing Coordinator Position” in the subject line.