Buyer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ensure that all PSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met.
• Process Purchase Requisitions, Issue Request for Quotes, develop bid analysis, conduct negotiations and issue Purchase Orders.
• Use SAP to support purchasing process.
• Develop successful negotiation strategies for purchase of material, equipment and services for ship production and yard operations.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering (where necessary) to ensure that materials, equipment or services being ordered and delivered will fulfill all requirements.
• Monitor vendor performance to make sure all orders arrive on time and within budget.
• Coordinate and manage General Stock Items (GSI) list and domestic sourcing.
• Work with Material Control and Production to input Material Problem Report (MPR) and seek resolution.
• Document project shipments and maintain schedule changes.
• Work closely with Planning to manage Production Need Dates (PNDs) and communicate to procurement partner.
• Manage Material Supply Agreement with project procurement partner.
• Travel may be required.
• Maintain log of monthly material receipt and commercial invoices.
• Support meetings required for the project.
• Conduct market research, obtain quotes and develop estimates for new projects.
• Work with other Buyers to ensure goods arrive on time and project milestones are met.
• Support key stakeholders by providing timely updates and information as requested.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Leadership
• Willingness to take on new tasks and continue to learn
• Strong ability to negotiate and secure best prices and terms
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• BS or BA college degree preferred
• 2 years of experience in Purchasing experience in Government contracting is a plus

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft software applications such as Word and Excel
• Familiar with Access and Power Point
• Proficient in SAP

CERTIFICATES:

• Not required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures are similar to those found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fumes and smoke. Work may be carried on indoors or outdoors, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

*Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, extended walking or standing, etc. is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an onsite, full-time, safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment, selection, employment and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individual.