PERMANENT

FULL_TIME

ADAPTED_NOW

YEAR

Builds,maintains, and manages supplier relationships and ensures consistent communications; works with suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues. Works collaboratively, negotiates, and engages with stakeholders and suppliersregardingnew projects, supplies, and initiatives and advises of impact of change onpurchasingand production activities.

Description Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with global operations in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington (USA), Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide each year and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. Trident catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also encompasses cultured and wild species sourced from an international network of trusted suppliers. Summary: The Buyer willbe responsible forthe purchase of goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company's operational needs are met, considering price, quality, and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply. This position may take ownershipfora specific project or hold a larger remit in terms ofpurchasingresponsibility. Essential functions(responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs) Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Purchases goods, materials, components, or services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets Ensures continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicates any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations Stays current on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products/materials andadviseothers of any impact Develops ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid businessperformanceand work towards a strategy of continuous improvement Improves prices and terms of business with suppliers and reviews opportunities to make business savings using negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods Assesses and evaluates suppliers and undertakes performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities Builds,maintains, and manages supplier relationships and ensures consistent communications; works with suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues Prepares purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements Works collaboratively, negotiates, and engages with stakeholders and suppliersregardingnew projects, supplies, and initiatives and advises of impact of change onpurchasingand production activities Implement strategies developed by the Strategic Sourcing Team Identifiesand resolves allpurchasingrelated issues for the materials/suppliers associated with the categories/operations for which they manage This is a salaried nonexempt position with a range of $73,000 to $90,000 per year. Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available. Minimum Requirements RequiredQualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs) A minimum of 2 yearspurchasing/supply chain experience A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and years of experience Proficient in Microsoft Office software, advancedproficiencyin Excel Preferred education and experience Purchasing experience in a marine, fishing, or manufacturing environment. Strong technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and components and supply chain management Highly skilled at building andmaintainingeffective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem-solving abilities Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines Commercially and financially aware Keen attention to detail and accuracy Work Authorizations: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship Trident Seafoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Affirmative Action - Minority, Female, Disability, Veteran

Trident Seafoods Corporation

BUYER BELLINGHAM PLANT

Analysis Skills

Best Practices

Business Operations

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Contract Management

Detail Oriented

Fishing

International Operations

Interpersonal Skills

Maintain Compliance

Manufacturing

Manufacturing/Industrial Processes

Microsoft Office

Negotiation Skills

Operational Improvement

Operational Strategy

Performance Management

Performance Reviews

Problem Solving Skills

Purchase Orders

Purchasing/Procurement

Risk

Seafood Department

Sourcing Strategy

Strategic Planning

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Management

Time Management

Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Vendor/Supplier Selection

monster

FEED

OTHER

Legend Brands, an industry leader and long-standing company, combines over 185 years of experience in providing equipment, accessories and chemicals for professional cleaning, facility maintenance, portable environmental control, fire remediation and water damage restoration. Monitor and control material flow to support dynamic business requirements including working with overseas suppliers, freight carriers, customs broker, and other stakeholders in the supply chain.

Legend Brands, an industry leader and long-standing company, combines over 185 years of experience in providing equipment, accessories and chemicals for professional cleaning, facility maintenance, portable environmental control, fire remediation and water damage restoration.Job SummaryUnder general supervision, the Tactical Buyer is responsible procuring raw materials, components, MRO supplies, and services to support production and distribution in a cost-effective manner. This role manages purchase orders, vendor relationships, and ensures the timely flow of goods that meet quality, cost, and delivery standards. Work ScheduleMonday – Friday – onsiteSupervision Responsibility:NoneEssential Duties<ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li>Manage day-to-day transactional buying and related activities.</li><li>Efficiently uses the ERP system on a daily basis.</li><li>Create POs and manage the procurement of open orders.</li><li>Work closely with supplier base to ensure product quality, cost efficiency and on-time delivery.</li><li>Identifies cost saving opportunities throughout the supply chain.</li><li>Monitor and control material flow to support dynamic business requirements including working with overseas suppliers, freight carriers, customs broker, and other stakeholders in the supply chain.</li><li>May be asked to lead and/or participate in cross functional teams with Accounting, Production, Engineering, Warehousing, Sales, etc.</li><li>Ensure that procured materials and services meet technical and quality requirements.</li><li>May be asked to support with suppliers in the negotiation of contracts, supply agreements, pricing, lead times, issue resolution.</li><li>Control price with all suppliers.</li><li>Anticipate and report supply chain issues to management.</li><li>Prepare purchase analysis and PO detail reports for Legend Brands companies as requested.</li><li>Execute objectives and improve against department KPIs.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>  Minimum Qualifications<ul style="list-style-type:disc;padding-left:48px"><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">High School Diploma or GED required. </li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Experience working with chemical and electrical commodities is an added advantage.</li></ul>The Tactical Buyer demonstrates the following:<ul style="list-style-type:disc;padding-left:72px"><li>ERP/MRP navigation and PO Management.</li><li>Basic supplier communication and expediting.</li><li>Cost comparison and RFQ execution.</li><li>Positive communication with Production, Quality, Planning and Warehouse teams.</li><li>Know all applicable processes and procedures and demonstrates proficiency.</li><li>Advanced supplier management skills.</li><li>Cost reduction projects.</li><li>Supply Chain Risk Management (single-source risk mitigation, global sourcing impacts, etc.).</li><li>Effectively analyze Total Cost of Ownership data.</li></ul>Employment Standards<ul><li>Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems – D365 preferred.</li><li>Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.</li><li>Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.</li><li>Understanding of lean manufacturing environment utilizing 5S, Kaizen or Kanban system. </li><li>Skill in decision making by considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choosing the most appropriate one.</li><li>Applies Total Cost of Ownership techniques to accomplish objectives.</li><li>Strong decision-making skills with the ability to balance cost, quality and risk.</li><li>Skilled in the use of standard office equipment and software, specifically MS Excel.</li><li>Ability to work with Engineering Departments to support product design or changes while ensuring procurement processes are appropriately maintained.</li><li>Ability to work successfully as a member of a team.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.</li><li>Ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information.</li><li>Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.</li></ul>Hiring Range – Tactical BuyerBetween $31 - $38 per hour.BenefitsLegend Brands offers an excellent benefits package with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, leaves of absence, 10 paid holidays, generous paid time off, employer matching 401k PLUS a company-sponsored pension, and more!  Additional Considerations<ul style="list-style-type:disc;padding-left:48px"><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Legend Brands is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">Candidates must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S., as we are not currently sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment Visa's.</li><li style="line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in">All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment drug test and background checks.</li></ul><img alt=" " height="1" src="https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=56e3147b26d742fe82c60a9cee84e718&view" width="1"/>

Legend Brands, Inc.

Tactical Buyer

Accounting

Background Investigation

Brokerage

Contract Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Cost Control

Cross-Functional

Customer Support/Service

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Electricity

Fire Suppression/Control

High School Diploma

Housekeeping/Cleaning

Identify Issues

Kanban

Lean Manufacturing

Maintenance Services

Marine Cargo

Microsoft Excel

Office Equipment

Options Analysis

Performance Metrics

Pricing

Procurement Management

Product Costing

Product Design

Product Support

Production Support

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Risk Management

Sales

Team Player

Total Cost of Ownership

Vendor/Supplier Management

Warehousing

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UNKNOWN

The Property Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administrative operations, including the lease-up of new tenants and recertification of current tenants, overseeing the turnover of units, fiscal management of operations, maintenance and building operations, processing accounts payables, accepting rent, and participating as a member of the management team. Inspired by this vision, CHS develops, owns and manages affordable housing programs for low-income families and individuals; currently including 2,100 units of housing in 50 different buildings across Western Washington.

HOUR

Overview:
 Join Us and Earn Up to $1,500 in Bonuses! $500 paid after 30 days, $500 paid after 3-months, and $500 after 6-months of employment. Catholic Housing Services believes everyone deserves the right to a safe, affordable place to call home. Inspired by this vision, CHS develops, owns and manages affordable housing programs for low-income families and individuals; currently including 2,100 units of housing in 50 different buildings across Western Washington. We provide supportive services for people who have experienced homelessness, low-income seniors, farm worker families, and those who have special physical and mental needs.  The Property Manager oversees the property management activities on site and supervises the work of other property management staff. This position coordinates facilities operations with the maintenance team.  The Property Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administrative operations, including the lease-up of new tenants and recertification of current tenants, overseeing the turnover of units, fiscal management of operations, maintenance and building operations, processing accounts payables, accepting rent, and participating as a member of the management team. This person will seek to provide tenants with a safe, positive and healthy living environment with the focus of keeping residents housed and achieving positive outcomes.  This position offers a compensation range of $28.03 – $30.27 per hour (DOE)Full‑time, 40‑hour position include a competitive benefits package:<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="color:black;margin-left:0in">Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life insurance and long‑term disability</li><li style="color:black;margin-left:0in">Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options</li><li style="color:black;margin-left:0in">Generous paid time off, including paid sick leave, 15 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and 1 personal holiday</li><li style="color:black;margin-left:0in">CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Savings Plan</li><li style="margin-left:0in">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li></ul>

Responsibilities:
SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP <ul><li>Promote a healthy team-oriented work environment, focused on quality, job performance and exceptional customer service through support, effective leadership and positive reinforcement. </li><li>Foster a community where staff feel valued and have opportunities to make meaningful contributions in achieving positive outcomes in the resident experience  </li><li>The Property Manager is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations in adherence to the Management Plan. The Property Manager supervises onsite operations staff, including Assistant Property Manager, Maintenance Technician and Custodial Staff.  </li><li>Use consistent, effective techniques and follow company guidelines to screen, hire, on-board and train new personnel. </li><li>Nurture effectiveness of staff through ongoing training, coaching, counseling and guidance. </li><li>Complete daily/weekly office and maintenance checklists, schedules and assignments. Monitor progress of work assignments. </li><li>Deal effectively, consistently and timely with performance issues. Document accurately and communicate with the Regional Director and Director of Human Resources any/all performance and/or personnel issues. </li><li>Ensure staff compliance and consistency with regard to company policies and procedures, industry regulations, and safety practices. </li><li>Attendance is an essential job function. </li><li>Maintain a high degree of morale at all times and serve as a role model for team members.  </li></ul>COMPLIANCE <ul><li>Completes and submits a Weekly Property Report for every property supervised by incumbent. Incumbent submits all weekly reports by 5:00pm on Friday of each week. For issues that do not meet required KPI’s as noted on the form, prepare talking points including plans for solutions for each underperforming indicator. When meeting with the Regional Director, a Corrective Action Plan re: underperforming KPI’s will be developed and subsequently implemented. </li><li>Ensure timely and accurate income certifications </li><li>Conduct tenant recertification annually and interim re-certifications as needed. Assist tenants through the recertification process to ensure compliance with funder requirements. </li><li>Serve as a contact with funders and monitoring agencies. Adhere to the Tenant Selection Plan for admitting new residents. Prepare new leases and landlord documents for applicants, complete move in process including lease signing and move in inspection/orientation process. </li><li>Ensure that all lease documentation meets the contract obligations and regulations of various applicable funders. </li><li>Ensure compliance with federal housing standards and fair housing laws.  </li></ul>PROPERTY OPERATIONS <ul><li>Manage resident relations with tact, diplomacy and courteous communications. Respond promptly to resident complaints, concerns and requests. Meet with residents to discuss infractions of lease and community rules. Enforce company policies and community rules with consistency and fairness. </li><li>Ensure that all administrative paperwork is accurate, complete and submitted on a timely basis, including move-in/new lease packages, final deposit accounting statements and A/P. </li><li>Prepare, implement and recommend procedures and systems within company guidelines to ensure orderly, efficient workflow. Ensure distribution of all company or community-issued notices (HR, emergency info, safety team, policy changes) </li><li>Maintain records on all aspects of management activity and submit required documents and reports, as necessary. </li><li>Ensure service requests and community repairs are scheduled and completed on a timely basis. Resident service requests are expected to be completed or started within 48 hours from the time of request.  </li><li>Ensure that rent ready apartments are available within maintenance operation standards and the quality of work meets or exceeds standards through regular inspections. </li><li>Monitor maintenance, construction and renovation projects to ensure quality and expediency. Obtain proposals from vendors as needed for projects. Analyze scopes of work and make sure the comparison is “apples to apples.” Create bid chart and make recommendation to submit to the RDPO and Procurement Manager. </li><li>Function as a Leader in times of emergency for the community. Provide clear communication and direction in responding and handling of all community emergencies with staff, residents, buildings, etc. within company guidelines to minimize liabilities such as criminal activity, employee/resident injuries, fires, floods, earthquakes, etc. </li><li>Walk and inspect property on a regular basis to ensure the property is clean and welcoming for current and prospective residents.  </li><li>Coordinate and participate in annual and monthly health, safety and pest inspections for tenants. </li><li>Follow Eviction Prevention policies and procedures in relation to issuing resident notices and ensuring compliance with community rules and rent payment procedures.  </li><li>Answer all incoming calls; answer routine questions regarding the program, mail information to interested applicants, and route appropriate messages for Property Manager. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul>FISCAL MANAGEMENT <ul><li>Manage financial processes, which include creating and monitoring budgets, collecting rent, and vendor/contractor relations. </li><li>Collect tenant rents, fees and security deposits. Prepare and make all bank deposits in a timely fashion. </li><li>Maintain rent roll and all tenant financial information in the Boston Post software program accurately and in real time. </li><li>Reconcile with subsidizing agencies for monthly subsidies and vacancy losses.  </li><li>Collect and prepare financial supporting documents and work with the CHS accounting staff to assure a correct audit trail.  </li><li>Coordinate the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies for office and maintenance needs. Plan for and utilize community resources, equipment and supplies economically. </li><li>Complete processing of invoices in a timely manner. Review and manage all expenses weekly to maintain within budgeted guidelines. Track financials and work with vendors on billing and service issues. </li><li>Review monthly financial results of property versus Budget and Year-to-date results each month. Complete monthly Variance Reporting Analysis. </li></ul>MANAGEMENT TEAM/SERVICES <ul><li>While maintaining a building operations perspective, work with supportive services team to bridge operations and services functions to effectively support the resident and the building.  </li><li>Manage crisis situations involving alcohol/drugs, mental health and medical services during times when services staff are not in the building or are unavailable.  </li><li>Provide administrative support to the Program Manager to assure that program fulfills grant and contract performance and reporting requirements. Coordinate with Supportive Services in accordance with the Operating MOU </li><li>Host weekly meetings with the Program Team.</li></ul>GENERAL <ul><li>Observe/follow guidelines on confidentiality rights of residents and respect of privacy. </li><li>Maintain accurate record of hours worked and turn in timesheets on schedule. </li><li>Attend trainings required of employees. </li><li>Perform other job-related duties as assigned. </li></ul>Job ConditionsThis position requires the employee to work in an environment where there may be exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious material. Other exposures could include cleaning supplies, chemicals involved in pest control, paint and other materials used in building maintenance, building temperature fluctuations, dust, noise, and odors. Other working conditions may include interruptions, working alone, evening or weekend work responding to emergencies and working on-call. 

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Must have a minimum of three (3) years of on-site property management experience including supervising others.  </li><li>Demonstrated ability to meet key performance indicators in Property Management.  </li><li>Proficient computer skills, competency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and ability to utilize a property management software program. </li><li>Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize and follow through to the completion of tasks. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. </li><li>Ability to work with people who may have issues related to substance addiction, physical and mental health problems, and who may be in need of social living skills. </li><li>Demonstrate attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations, as well as a commitment to working with people who are coming from homelessness. </li><li>Model an environment that fosters a team partnership with CCS services to work towards the common goal of keeping tenants housed and prevent returning to homelessness. </li><li>Support the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services. </li><li>Must possess and maintain a valid Washington driver’s license, insurance and dependable vehicle. </li><li>Ability to pass a criminal history background check prior to employment. </li><li>Working knowledge of Washington’s landlord-tenant law and federal fair housing law. </li><li>Self-motivating with a high level of positive energy. </li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills. </li><li>High school education or equivalent. </li><li>Successful completion of background check required.  </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Section 42, Tax Credit or other Affordable Housing experience: 1 year (Preferred) </li><li>Prefer three years of industry experience and/or as a Property Manager. </li><li>Management: 3 years (Preferred) </li><li>CAM (Preferred) </li><li>Experience with Boston Post property management software. </li></ul>    Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.EMPLOYEE/EMPLOYER PLEDGE: We will not tolerate attitudes, behaviors, or statements that alienate, offend, or injure any person associated with CCS because of their racial or ethnic origin.  We will enable and support all efforts to become aware of and eliminate racism and racist behaviors within CCS and the broader community.  We will take exceptional steps to identify and root out such biases, especially where there appear to be long standing, institutional patterns of unacceptable behavior or lack of performance.

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