Associate Buyer

LED FastStartHouma, LA

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
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