Procurement Specialist

Company Profile

Oceaneering Marine Services Division (MSD) has over 30 years of experience providing full-service submarine and surface ship repairs supporting maintenance and alterations aboard commercial and U.S. military vessels. We are SUBSAFE and DSS-SOC certified and perform high-consequence maintenance on assets that operate in demanding environments.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets.

Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

Develop procurement solutions to problems of unusual complexity that require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation. Prepares Request for Quote/Proposal documentation and correspondence; analyzes and evaluates vendor responses to request for quote/proposal; performs price analysis; negotiates pricing, provisions and terms and conditions; performs supplier assessments and source selection; prepares and issues Purchase Order awards; administers and performs purchase order closeout;

prepares and maintains required documentation for procurement files. Works closely as a member of an integrated team comprised of Purchasing, Contracts, Engineering, Quality and Program Management personnel; assists with defining requirements, conducting market research, and identifying sources. Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations (i.e., FAR / DFARS), and company policies and procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional business communication and relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Supports the Purchasing Manager to ensure the purchasing team adheres to the purchasing policy and work instructions.
• Supports the Purchasing Manager to Supervise staff to include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving
• Review and approve all orders in compliance with the limits of authority set by management.
• Coordinate with the Program staff to ensure material and service needs are met.
• Resolve issues and conflicts with vendors in accordance with results from Non-Conformance Review Boards or Purchase Order (PO) terms and conditions.
• Develop and execute procurement plans for outsourced manufacturing services (i.e., special components and replacement / repair items) for subsea applications.
• Possess strong knowledge of procurement from both the Naval Supply System and commercial vendors.
• Assist Project Managers with investigating material cost, availability and lead time and preparing data/information (e.g., shipping costs, expediting charges, etc.) required for the Job Material List (JML). Attempt competitive quoting regarding materials and services.
• Prepare and monitor MILSTRIP requisitions for acquisition of material through the Navy supply system.
• Prepare and monitor Reports of Discrepancy (RODs), Quality Deficiency Reports (QDRs), Vendor Feedback Reports for non-conforming material and/or services.
• Assist the Purchasing Manager…