Buyer B

Bollinger Mississippi shipbuilding; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding is seeking a Buyer B to perform procurement duties including equipment purchases and material planning for shipbuilding operations in Pascagoula, MS. The role requires understanding of ABS and ASTM material standards and marine drawings, with proficiency in Windows/databases.

Ideal candidates have a college degree (or equivalent) and 2–5 years in marine industry procurement, with the ability to renegotiate terms and manage supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ABS and ASTM material grade standards.
• Understanding of marine structural drawings and material planning.
• Computer skills and basic Windows/database knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Performs various procurement assignments, including equipment purchases.
• Ensures adherence of purchased materials and products to company and regulatory standards.
• Resolves discrepancies in price and term returns, shortages, or quality by renegotiating price, replacement, or back charges.
• May supervise clerical employees.

Skills

ABS standards

Marine material planning

Windows & databases

Education

College degree

Job description

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Buyer B

PURCHASING Full Time Non-Executive Pascagoula, MS, US

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Performs broad assignments requiring considerable knowledge of procurement practices, procedures, sources, and materials.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Performs various procurement assignments, including equipment purchases.
• Ensures adherence of purchased materials and products to Company and regulatory standards.
• Resolves discrepancies in price and term returns, shortages, or quality by renegotiating price, replacement, or back charges.
• May supervise clerical employees.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Technical understanding of American Bureau of Shipping and ASTM material Grade Standards.
• Understanding of marine structural drawings and material planning.
• Computer skills and general knowledge of Windows sheets and data base programs required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• College degree preferred or equivalent job training/experience. 2 - 5 years experience in marine industry.

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.