Purchasing Buyer, Senior

This position is located on-site in our Bayou La Batre, AL shipyard
The Senior Buyer will be responsible for managing our most complex and significant vendor relationships, procuring marine and engineered parts and related inventory for multimillion-dollar Government and commercial contracts, and executing both tactical and strategic buying. The position works with internal and external parties to procure inventory to multiple sites across the USA, balancing price, quantity, lead-time, and quality to achieve "best value for money." The role will consist of project work including leading, mentoring, continuous improvement, cost reduction, lean supply chain, etc.
The timely and accurate procurement of goods and materials to meet critical production processes across multiple locations in the USA.
Participating in performance metrics for all levels of procurement activities to include but not limited to supplier performance, supplier quality (in collaboration with our Quality team), internal order placement performance and buyer activity levels.
Manage raw material flow to ensure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support on time customer deliveries while keeping inventory holdings at the appropriate levels.
Manages materials savings initiatives in line with profit plan and overall business objectives.
Other duties as assigned by Supply Chain Manager.
Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant supply chain experience such as purchasing, expediting, warehousing, and MRP/ERP system.
High School Diploma required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Programs.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or similar field.
Microsoft Dynamics/ Navision/ Business Central preferred.
Experience in Manufacturing / Complex Bills of Material.

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EAP

401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)
Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay
Tuition reimbursement program
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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.