Buyer

Shift: ALL

Security Clearance:No Clearance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

Responsible for procurement of quality material and services that meets specification requirements and will be delivered within schedule and budget requirements.

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)

Typically has a BA/BS in a related field, or AA/AS plus two (2) years directly related experience, or four (4) years directly related experience.

POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience)

Must have knowledge in the following areas:

• Basic shipbuilding/ship repair process and materials requirements.
• Pricing structures for commodity materials.
• Commodity materials sources.
• Basic mathematical computation.
• Basic accounting principles.
• Inventory control methods.
• Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and Export Management System (EMS) requirements.

Must possess skill in the following areas:

• Reading blueprints and ship's drawings desirable.
• Interpretation of technical documentation.
• Negotiating.
• Document preparation.
• Documentation of purchasing decisions.
• Basic use of Microsoft Office products.
• Personal work-load and time organization.
• Ability to function in stressful situations.
• Good business math and interpersonal and communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Supply Chain Manager. Works in a team environment with other Supply Chain Management department personnel. Maintains internal contact with Engineering, Estimating, Warehousing, Toolroom, Integrated Logistic Support, Production, and Quality Assurance. External contact maintained with NASSCO suppliers and customers. This position has no direct reports.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates procurement of "off the shelf" and "custom" materials, where technical specifications and performance parameters are fairly well documented.
• Prepares and solicits Requests for Quotes (RFQs); furnishes suppliers with specifications and schedule information, and evaluates received price quotations.
• Determines potential suppliers' qualifications with respect to facilities, manpower, reliability, quality control, financial status and stability. Reviews previous quality, on-time delivery and cost performance records. Assists in developing supplier facility surveys.
• Negotiates schedule, price, contractual terms and conditions and other procurement options as required to support statement of work and/or specifications in accordance with the Outline of Authority to Act. Performs and documents price analysis.
• Recommends supplier selections after analysis of pricing, technical compliance, quality, schedule support and verification of Excluded Parties List (EPLS). Obtains reviews, concurrence, and approvals as required by the Purchasing Manual.
• Writes and reviews purchase orders, research material specifications and delivery requirements based on schedules. Documents purchasing decisions in accordance with the Purchasing Manual. Maintains contract administration requirements throughout the purchase order's period of performance. Processes all correspondence and supplier contracts necessary to close out purchase orders. Facilitates review of initiated transactions to assure accuracy and consistency of processes and procurement documents as required by the Purchasing Manual.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with suppliers and NASSCO personnel. Monitors supplier, Ship Superintendent, Trades and Material Control personnel for resolution of performance problems. Resolves supplier responsible rejections in timely manner.
• Resolves invoicing issues.
• Maintains integrity of the procurement process and adherence to Purchasing Manual procedures to ensure compliance with Internal Controls and Government regulations.
• Maintains updated information on supplier deliveries on a daily basis. Coordinates with suppliers daily, utilizing repair Material Status Report (MSR).
• Maintains awareness of NASSCO's "Standards and Business Conduct" and abides by the instructions and guidelines set forth in the standard.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountable to the Supply Chain Manager for procurement of acceptable materials at the best possible price while ensuring timely delivery in support of production. Results are related to the quality and timeliness of achieving project goals and ability to develop, implement, and/or adhere to processes that maximize productiveness and throughput.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT ISSUE

Desktop Computer

Cell Phone

UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job. Must be available for overtime as required. Must be able to physically transit all areas of the facility. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects or controls, and to talk and hear. Must have good eye/hand coordination. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to gain access to all work locations including government and private ship yards and/or vessels.

Pay Range: $53,520 - $70,245 Annually

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity. At NASSCO Bremerton we anticipate making salary offers between the minimum and midpoint of salary range. Offers will be based on experience, abilities, and knowledge similar to the NASSCO Job being applied for NASSCO employees performing similar work.

As a NASSCO team member, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Additionally, NASSCO employees earn paid vacation from date of hire, accrued at 2.31 hours for every week worked, seven paid holidays, and one personal day per year. Team members participating in a 401(k) retirement plan will receive a 6% match on a 6% enrollment election. Additionally, we offer tuition and training reimbursement(s).

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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