Buyer - Class Design Services

Fincantieri Marine Group - Marinette Marine
United States, Wisconsin, Marinette
Mar 25, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for procurement of goods and services in direct support of the shipyard or manufacturing operations. Primary contact with suppliers and internal customers in the areas of supplier performance, disposition of Hardware, flow of material to yard, RFQ requests and purchase order placement. Promptly communicate any material shortages or non-conformances and spearhead solutions to mitigate disruption to the production schedule. Understand and maintain the ERP system to provide accurate information to all dependent departments. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Execute the procurement of goods and services. Communicate parts availability to internal customers. Responsible for tactical goals, metrics, and reports. Create purchase orders to meet in yard dates. Resolve receiving discrepancies with the manufacturing location and supplier. Expediting -- Contact suppliers to determine delivery status of material and software deliverables. Develop cost savings plans. Enter and maintain Data in the ERP system. Create and administer progress payment forms. Execute and monitor RFQ's to the supply base and assist in analyzing the results. Participate in Manufacturing, Engineering, and Purchasing meetings. Participate in meetings with commodity or sub-contract leads. Analyze and interpret industry conditions which may have an effect on design, lead time and cost. Develop cost savings plans. Prepare and analyze quotes. Participate in weekly Manufacturing, Engineering and Purchasing Meetings. Provide guidance and feedback to other functional departments to improve processes/procedures. Internally Communicate with: Warehouse Personnel -- receiving/inventory discrepancies, shippers, procurement inspection reports, order quantities, and packaging requirements Program Managers -- approval signatures & material status Engineering -- technical assistance and clarity of material specifications Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) -- provisioning and technical manual submittals Manufacturing -- material ordering/expediting; timely communication of any shortage to the production schedule Finance -- invoice reconciliation Planning -- provide parts & schedule information Purchasing -- communicate significant production shortages to the Commodity Manager, yard and Purchasing management Contracts -- terms and conditions, contractual advice Externally Communicate with: Suppliers -- material ordering, expediting, RFQ's,, supplier performance and receiving discrepancies Freight Forwarders -- customs services, imports/exports, bonds, duty Customer -- advise in-plant test dates and material disposition Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures. SKILLS Sense of urgency Organized Ability to form and build relationships Excellent system knowledge Product knowledge Pro-active Ability to develop mitigation plans Project management Verbal and written communication skills Team player/leadership Willingness to learn Knowledge of Earned Value Management and ISO Ability to multi-task/time management Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills. Must have strong organizational and time management skills. Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor. Must have effective written and verbal communication skills. Must have ability to maintain confidentiality. *COMPETENCIES:* Ownership and Accountability Team Work and Collaboration Business Discipline Sense of Urgency Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) believes it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in their actions, each and every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting, and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMM and shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task. Fincantieri Marinette Marine offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2155013&d=FMG-External Fincantieri Marinette Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.