Buyer I

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job 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 with or without notice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.

POSITION SUMMARY 

Responsible for the procurement of materials and services for OPC in accordance with Company and Government policies and procedures at the best possible negotiated terms for price, quality, and delivery. Manage a robust and reliable supply chain for purchased material and contracted services to include the documentation and control of the requisition, quote process, and issuance of purchase orders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described.

• Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Source and procure material and supplies for approved requisitions to obtain the best overall value that meets the contractual requirements.
• Familiar with AEL Shipboard Spare Parts- Preferred
• Review and familiar with company drawings and specifications.
• Support Systems integration as needed
• Execute and manage all procurement orders for assigned area until closeout of the orders.
• Follow Company and Government procurement policies that achieve best value in accordance with the FAR, DFAR, HAS, CPSR, OPC Contract Requirements, and ITAR as applicable.
• Facilitate meetings with suppliers as needed to include staff from various areas of the Company as needed.
• Maintain accurate status on open procurement orders for assigned areas.
• Work independently and within a team on special non-recurring and ongoing projects exercising diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
• Audit quarterly a sample of documents approved by the Purchasing Manager as meeting requirements and be truly compliant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business with studies in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics or similar discipline, plus a minimum of 1 year of experience in purchasing, sourcing, and/or manufacturing planning desired. Prior experience with Government Program procurement, to include a working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and DoD or DHS policies highly desired. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Requires knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques. Must be experienced in purchasing and contract negotiations. Working experience in a construction or manufacturing environment desired.

Skills: Intermediate level Microsoft Suite Word, Excel (ability to perform Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, Concatenate functions), and Outlook Express. Ability to rapidly obtain, sort, filter, and analyze large volumes of data for distillation into high-level reports. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, professional documents, insurance plans, Company policies, procedures and Governmental regulations. Requires excellent written, oral, and presentation/communication skills. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, Ability to work under minimal supervision. Requires advanced supplier relationship management skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management and cross-functional teams throughout the Company’s operations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, suppliers, and management.

Behavioral Attributes: Integrity, flexibility/ adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, and smartphones. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate, such as in an office environment.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.