Buyer

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Houma, LA is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement for vessel construction and repair projects. You will coordinate with internal teams, issue POs, evaluate suppliers, and track deliveries to meet quality, cost and schedule goals.

The role requires 2+ years in purchasing or supply chain, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Word/Excel; Oracle ERP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in purchasing, supply chain, contract or program management.
• Familiarity with materials used in shipbuilding repair.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for vessel construction and maintenance.
• Respond to project and facility purchase requests.
• Create purchase orders in the company system.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers; solicit bids.
• Review supplier proposals and negotiate terms.
• Maintain AVL and track deliveries within budget.
• Approve vendor invoices for payment when needed.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve procurement issues.
• Attend supplier meetings to drive standardization.

Skills

Shipbuilding materials knowledge

MS Word & Excel

Written & verbal communication

Team orientation & organization

Oracle ERP experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Location: Houma, LA

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Houma, 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.