Buyer B

Bollinger Shipyards; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a procurement specialist to handle broad procurement assignments for marine projects.

The role requires knowledge of ABS/ASTM standards, marine drawings, and database tools; 2–5 years in the marine industry preferred; college degree preferred.

You will work on equipment purchases, ensure compliance with standards, and may supervise clerical staff.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent training/experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in the marine industry.
• Proficient with ABS and ASTM material standards; shipbuilding processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs procurement duties, including equipment purchases.
• Ensures adherence of purchased materials to company and regulatory standards.
• Renegotiates price, terms, or back charges to resolve discrepancies; may supervise clerical staff.

Skills

ABS & ASTM standards

Marine drawings understanding

Windows spreadsheets & databases

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

General Function

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

General Function

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

TYPICAL DUTIES

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all 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.

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.