Buyer

Hanwha Philly Shipyard•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Buyer position is responsible for ensuring that all HPSI safety procedures, rules, and regulations are communicated, understood, and followed. The role involves processing purchase requisitions, issuing requests for quotes, developing bid analyses, conducting negotiations, and issuing purchase orders. The Buyer will utilize SAP to support the purchasing process and develop successful negotiation strategies for the purchase of material, equipment, and services for ship production and yard operations. This role requires close collaboration with Production and Engineering to ensure procured items meet all requirements, and monitoring vendor performance for on-time and within-budget delivery. The Buyer will also coordinate and manage the General Stock Items (GSI) list and domestic sourcing, work with Material Control and Production to input and resolve Material Problem Reports (MPRs), and document project shipments while maintaining schedule changes. Additionally, the Buyer will work closely with Planning to manage Production Need Dates (PNDs) and communicate with the procurement partner, manage Material Supply Agreements, and maintain a log of monthly material receipts and commercial invoices. Support for project meetings, market research, obtaining quotes, developing estimates for new projects, and collaborating with other Buyers to ensure timely goods arrival and project milestone achievement are also key responsibilities. The Buyer will support key stakeholders by providing timely updates and information as requested, and perform other related duties as required and assigned. Travel may be required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or Art college degree preferred.
Minimum 2 years of Purchasing experience in Shipbuilding industries & Government contracting is plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all HPSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are communicated, understood, and followed.
Process Purchase Requisitions, Issue Requests for Quotes, develop bid analyses, 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.
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 arrives 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.