Buyer

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

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards in Houma, LA is seeking a Buyer to manage the acquisition and delivery of goods and services for vessel construction and maintenance. You will handle purchasing, vendor negotiations, bid evaluation, and order tracking to ensure on-time, on-budget material availability.

The role requires at least 2 years of purchasing or related experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle or similar).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or contract management.

Responsibilities

• Program purchasing activities within Bollinger Shipyards (BHS).
• Respond to purchase requests for project-related and facility needs.
• Generate purchase orders using the company 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.
• 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 procurement documentation accurately and organized.
• Approve vendor invoices for payment when needed.
• Liaise with internal teams to understand material requirements and resolve procurement issues.
• Facilitate and attend supplier meetings to resolve problems and explore standardization.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems is a plus.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Bid evaluation

Procurement planning

Vendor management

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.