Buyer / Purchaser / Procurement / Supply Chain / Logistics

Buyer IApplylocations: Panama City, FLtime type: JR101169This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.**POSITION SUMMARY**Responsible for the procurement of materials and services for OPC in accordance with Company and Government policies and procedures at the best possible negotiated terms for price, quality, and delivery. Manage a robust and reliable supply chain for purchased material and contracted services to include the documentation and control of the requisition, quote process, and issuance of purchase orders.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**: Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described.* Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.* Source and procure material and supplies for approved requisitions to obtain the best overall value that meets the contractual requirements.* Familiar with AEL Shipboard Spare Parts- Preferred* Review and familiar with company drawings and specifications.* Support Systems integration as needed* Execute and manage all procurement orders for assigned area until closeout of the orders.* Follow Company and Government procurement policies that achieve best value in accordance with the FAR, DFAR, HAS, CPSR, OPC Contract Requirements, and ITAR as applicable.* Maintain accurate status on open procurement orders for assigned areas.* Work independently and within a team on special non-recurring and ongoing projects exercising diplomacy and tact.* Audit quarterly a sample of documents approved by the Purchasing Manager as meeting requirements and be truly compliant.* Requirements****Education/Experience**: Bachelor’s degree in business with studies in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics or similar discipline, plus a minimum of 1 year of experience in purchasing, sourcing, and/or manufacturing planning desired. Prior experience with Government Program procurement, to include a working knowledge of FAR/DFAR and DoD or DHS policies highly desired. Requires knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques. Must be experienced in purchasing and contract negotiations. Working experience in a construction or manufacturing environment desired.**Intermediate level Microsoft Suite Word, Excel (ability to perform Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, Concatenate functions), and Outlook Express. Ability to rapidly obtain, sort, filter, and analyze large volumes of data for distillation into high-level reports. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, professional documents, insurance plans, Company policies, procedures and Governmental regulations. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, Ability to work under minimal supervision. Requires advanced supplier relationship management skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management and cross-functional teams throughout the Company’s operations. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.**This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, and smartphones. The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate, such as in an office environment.We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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