Acquisitions Management, Administrative Skills, Bid Analysis, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Construction, Contract Management, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Oracle ERP, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Service Delivery, Supply Chain Management, Team Player, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills
Job Title: Buyer
Location: Lockport, LA
Position Overview: The Buyer is responsible for managing the acquisition through delivery of goods and services required for the construction and maintenance of vessels, facilities, and administrative functions. This role involves purchasing, vendor negotiations, bid evaluation, and order tracking. The Buyer ensures the availability of materials and services on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and delivery standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- program purchasing activities within BHS.
- Respond to purchase requests for project-related and facility needs.
- Generate purchase orders for material requirements using the company’s purchasing system.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and solicit bids.
- Review supplier proposals to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules within budgetary constraints.
- Work to add new suppliers to the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
- Ensure timely acknowledgment and acceptance of POs by suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance and expedite deliveries as necessary.
- Maintain accurate and organized procurement documentation.
- Approve vendor invoices for payment when needed.
- Liaise with internal teams to understand material requirements and resolve procurement-related issues.
- Facilitate and attend supplier meetings to resolve problems and explore standardization opportunities.
- Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems is a plus.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain management, contract management, program management or a related field.
Skills and Abilities:
- Familiarity with materials used in shipbuilding repair.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Team-oriented with organizational abilities.
- Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems is a plus.
Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Bollinger Shipyards
The leading provider of quality maritime construction, boat repair and conversion products and services to both the U.S. Military and the commercial marine industry.
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Bollinger Shipyards is one of the nation’s most respected employer providing services to a diversified customer base. Offering competitive wages, attractive benefits packages, skills training and the opportunity for advancement, Bollinger provides more than just a job, but an environment to start a long lasting rewarding career. Today, thousands of Bollinger professionals proudly strive to uphold the standards of excellence which have guided Bollinger for more than half a century.
We have brought national recognition to South Louisiana and honor to the Bollinger name. We are proud of our long established reputation of integrity as a leader in the shipbuilding industry, a reputation emanating from our success in creating a workforce dedicated to the principles of continuous improvement. Please click below to discover opportunities available in becoming a member of our Winning Team!
1,000 to 1,499 employees
Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 401K
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