Buyer

HANWHA PHILLY SHIPYARD, INC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to manage requisitions, RFQs, bid analyses, and purchase orders in a heavy industrial environment.

The role requires SAP proficiency, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work closely with Production and Engineering to meet project timelines. A BS degree (or equivalent) and at least two years of shipbuilding procurement experience are preferred, with MS Office and SAP experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of Purchasing experience in shipbuilding industries & government contracting is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions, RFQs, bid analyses, and purchase orders.
• Use SAP to support purchasing process.
• Develop negotiation strategies for material, equipment, and services.
• Coordinate with Production and Engineering to ensure orders meet requirements.
• Monitor vendor performance and on-time delivery within budget.
• Manage Material Supply Agreements with project procurement partner.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired.

• Ensure that all HPSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are communicated, understood, and followed.
• Process Purchase Requisitions, Issue Requests for Quotes, develop bid analyses, conductnegotiationsand issue Purchase Orders.
• Use SAP to supportpurchasingprocess.
• Develop successful negotiation strategies forpurchaseof material, equipment and services for ship production and yard operations.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering (where necessary) to ensure that materials,equipmentor services being ordered and delivered will fulfill all requirements.
• Monitor vendor performance to make sure all orders arrive on time and within budget.
• Coordinate and manage General Stock Items (GSI) list and domestic sourcing.
• Work with Material Control and Production to input Material Problem Report (MPR) and seek resolution.
• Document project shipments andmaintainschedule changes.
• Work closely with Planning to manage Production Need Dates (PNDs) and communicatetoprocurementpartner.
• Manage Material Supply Agreement with project procurement partner.
• Maintainlogof monthly materialreceiptand commercial invoices.
• Support meetingsrequiredfor the project.
• Conduct market research, obtainquotesand develop estimates for new projects.
• Work with other Buyers to ensure goodsarriveson time and project milestones are met.
• Support key stakeholders by providingtimelyupdates and information asrequested.
• Perform other related duties asrequiredand assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Leadership
• Willingness to take on new tasks and continue to learn.
• Strong ability to negotiate and secure best prices and terms.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Willingness and ability to work as a team member.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelorof Science or Art college degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of Purchasing experience in Shipbuilding industries & Government contracting is plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft software applications such as Word and Excel.
• Familiar with Access and Power Point.
• Proficient in SAP.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental exposures aresimilar tothose found in most heavy industrial settings and may include noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust,fumesand smoke. Work may be executed indoors or outdoors and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

* Hanwha Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A range of motion sufficient to perform general lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, working at heights, extended walking or standing, etc. isrequired. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an on-site, full-time,safety-sensitive position. Standard days and hours of work vary bydepartment,days and hoursdeterminedby department schedules.

OTHER DUTIES

Pleasenotethis job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequiredofthe employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants. The recruitment,selection, employment, and training of employees during employment shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement. Hanwha Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such an individual.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.