Associate Buyer

LED FastStart • Houma, LA

2d

About The Position

An Associate Buyer coordinates activities involved with acquiring goods and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, etc.

Requirements

• 0-2 years in purchasing or related field
• Knowledge of materials used in the construction/repair of vessels.
• Basic knowledge of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
• Good communication skills, including written and oral communication.
• Can work well with others.

Nice To Haves

• Shipyard experience and/or degree within related field a plus

Responsibilities

• Responds to purchase requests for maintenance, repair, replacement or new purchases of required material for inventory and projects.
• Creates purchase orders in computer system for handwritten requisitions, system requisitions and planned purchases.
• Assists receiving and warehouse personnel in handling and closing out non-conformance issues with items purchased.
• Communicates with vendor regarding all shipment quality/quantity discrepancies, determines disposition and communicates back to receiving to resolve.
• Identifies potential suppliers.
• Prepares and sends out bid requests to potential suppliers.
• Reviews and ensures completeness of all supplier bid proposals.
• Negotiates agreements with suppliers within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Sets up best possible payment terms with suppliers.
• Works with Operations Support Procurement to receive all information necessary to incorporate new suppliers to Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Performs vendor evaluations based on delivery times, pricing, quality, etc. and submits to Operations Support Procurement for review.
• Ensures suppliers receive and accept purchase orders by signing and returning acknowledgement of order.
• Maintains organized manual and/or computerized procurement records as directed.
• Participates in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.
• Arranges shipping of material to locations as required.
• Contacts supplier throughout the performance period to ensure schedule will be maintained.
• Expedites material deliveries as required.
• Coordinates facility materials to be repaired or replaced under warranty.
• Approves invoices for payment as required.
• Performs and assists supervision and/or Buyers with tasks as directed.

Benefits

• 401k
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed