Buyer I

MHI Ship Repair & Services is a major marine repair and conversion contractor serving the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, Maritime Administration and Commercial ship owners and operators worldwide. Our shipyard is conveniently located in the Mid-Atlantic region at the port of Hampton Roads, Norfolk Virginia.

JOB SUMMARY:

Seeks competitive procurements, estimates materials, drafts purchase orders and responsible for all rental activities to include drafting rental and service P.O.'s for both in house needs and active jobs.

SUPERVISES: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Seeks competitive pricing of materials and services sourced in accordance with MHI Procurement Procedures and procurement specifications.
• Creates purchase orders in MHI Procurement system to support material and services.
• Estimate material and services for bids and potential purchases.
• Update data in approved vendors list.
• Arranges rentals for active jobs and in response to in house needs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shares responsibility for supervising Procurement Driver for material deliveries and pick-up.
• Performs other duties as necessary and appropriate to this position as assigned by Procurement Manager.
• Filing of PO’s and all supporting documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree or Equivalent work related experience.
• Minimum three years of ship repair/building experience with minimum one year buyer experience in the ship repair/builder industry preferred.
• General knowledge of Contractors Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) requirements.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

MHI Ship Repair & Services offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.

Affirmative Action/EOE Employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.