Buyer

Hanwha Philly Shipyard•Philadelphia, PA

53d•Onsite

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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. Work to ensure that everyone inside the shipyard is safe and performing their work in accordance with HPSI’s core principles Ensure that all HPSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are communicated, understood, and followed 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 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

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
Bachelor's of Science or Art college degree preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience in Purchasing Experience in Shipbuilding industries & Government contracting is plus
Proficient in Microsoft software applications such as Word and Excel
Familiar with Access and Power Point
Proficient in SAP

Responsibilities

Work to ensure that everyone inside the shipyard is safe and performing their work in accordance with HPSI’s core principles
Ensure that all HPSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are communicated, understood, and followed
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 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