Buyer - Class Design Services Job at Fincantieri Marine Group in Marinette

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for procurement of goods and services in direct support of the shipyard or manufacturing operations. Primary contact with suppliers and internal customers in the areas of supplier performance, disposition of Hardware, flow of material to yard, RFQ requests and purchase order placement. Promptly communicate any material shortages or non-conformances and spearhead solutions to mitigate disruption to the production schedule. Understand and maintain the ERP system to provide accurate information to all dependent departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Execute the procurement of goods and services.
• Communicate parts availability to internal customers.
• Responsible for tactical goals, metrics, and reports.
• Create purchase orders to meet in yard dates.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies with the manufacturing location and supplier.
• Expediting -- Contact suppliers to determine delivery status of material and software deliverables.
• Develop cost savings plans.
• Enter and maintain Data in the ERP system.
• Create and administer progress payment forms.
• Execute and monitor RFQ's to the supply base and assist in analyzing the results.
• Participate in Manufacturing, Engineering, and Purchasing meetings.
• Participate in meetings with commodity or sub-contract leads.
• Analyze and interpret industry conditions which may have an effect on design, lead time and cost.
• Develop cost savings plans.
• Prepare and analyze quotes.
• Participate in weekly Manufacturing, Engineering and Purchasing Meetings.
• Provide guidance and feedback to other functional departments to improve processes/procedures.
• Internally Communicate with:

• Warehouse Personnel -- receiving/inventory discrepancies, shippers, procurement inspection reports, order quantities, and packaging requirements
• Program Managers -- approval signatures & material status
• Engineering -- technical assistance and clarity of material specifications
• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) -- provisioning and technical manual submittals
• Manufacturing -- material ordering/expediting; timely communication of any shortage to the production schedule
• Finance -- invoice reconciliation
• Planning -- provide parts & schedule information
• Purchasing -- communicate significant production shortages to the Commodity Manager, yard and Purchasing management
• Contracts -- terms and conditions, contractual advice

• Externally Communicate with:
  • Suppliers -- material ordering, expediting, RFQ's,, supplier performance and receiving discrepancies
  • Freight Forwarders -- customs services, imports/exports, bonds, duty
  • Customer -- advise in-plant test dates and material disposition
  
  
• Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.

SKILLS

• Sense of urgency
• Organized
• Ability to form and build relationships
• Excellent system knowledge
• Product knowledge
• Pro-active
• Ability to develop mitigation plans
• Project management
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Team player/leadership
• Willingness to learn
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management and ISO
• Ability to multi-task/time management
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ownership and Accountability
• Team Work and Collaboration
• Business Discipline
• Sense of Urgency

Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) believes it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in their actions, each and every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting, and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMM and shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task.

Fincantieri Marinette Marine offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2155013&d=FMG-External

Fincantieri Marinette Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technical related field and at least 2 years' experience in supply chain or related experience; or
• This can also be met with an Associate's degree and at least 3 years' experience in supply chain or related experience; or a HS Diploma and at least 5 years' experience in supply chain or related experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems a plus.