Buyer at Fincantieri Marine Group

Marinette, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Proactive, Time Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, SAP-MRP/ERP, Excel, Supplier Performance, Cost Analysis, Data Integrity, Material Disposition, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality

Industry

Shipbuilding

Description

Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is a progressive shipyard specializing in building ships for the United States Navy. We currently have an opportunity for a Buyer at our Marinette, Wisconsin location. POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for executing the procurement of goods and services in the shipyard, directly supporting manufacturing operations for the construction of vessels. The Buyer would be the 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. This role involves prompt communication of any material shortages or non-conformances, spearheading solutions to mitigate disruption to the production schedule. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Responsible for tactical goals, metrics, and reports. * Participate in weekly meetings with Manufacturing, Engineering Purchasing, Commodity, and Sub-Contract Leads. * Provide timely communication of production shortages affecting production schedule to the Commodity Manager, Yard, and Purchasing Manager. * Analyze and interpret industry conditions which could influence design, lead time and cost. * Enter data into the ERP system and maintaining data integrity to provide accurate information to all dependent departments. * Prepare and analyze quotes for opportunities to develop cost savings plans. * External Communication: * Suppliers -- Material ordering and receiving discrepancies, expediting with delivery status of materials and software deliverables, RFQ's, and supplier performance. * Freight Forwarders -- Customs services, imports/exports, bonds, duty. * Customer – Advise on in-plant test dates and material disposition. * Internal Communication: * Key stakeholders involved in obtaining approval signatures, technical assistance of material specifications, contractual advice with terms and conditions. * Key stakeholders with invoice reconciliation; parts and schedule information; and clarifying provisioning and technical manual submittals. * Warehouse/Manufacturing – Receiving/inventory discrepancies, procurement inspection reports, order quantities, packaging requirements, material ordering, expediting, and production shortages. * Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor's degree in a business, or technical related field and at least 2 years’ experience in a buying or purchasing role; or in Supply Chain Management and at least 1 completed internship. * This can also be met with an Associate's degree in business, supply chain, or technical related field and at least 3 years' experience in a buying or purchasing role. * This can also be met with a HS Diploma and at least 5 years' experience in a buying or purchasing role. * Experience as a Buyer for a shipyard, production, or manufacturing environment preferred. SKILLS: * Proactive with taking on new challenges and skills to support team objectives. * Ability to manage a high-volume workload with rapid turnaround times. * Ability to foster and grow productive working relationships. * Experience with SAP-MRP/ERP, Earned Value Management, and ISO preferred. * Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills, particularly in Excel. * 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: SPARC * Safety first. * People oriented, determined to assist where able. * Accountability and Ownership: Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership in your role. * Respect peoples’ differences and be open to differing opinions and beliefs. * Continue to improve your current role and help develop the role for the future based on lean management. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee’s workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, the work environment is not climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc. Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) 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 shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task. Fincantieri Marine Group 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 [https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2155013&d=FMG-External] Fincantieri Marine Group 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.

Responsibilities

The Buyer is responsible for executing the procurement of goods and services to support manufacturing operations in the shipyard. This includes managing supplier performance, addressing material shortages, and ensuring timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.