Buyer, Business

About Marquette

Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our company operates over 130 towboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf‑Intracoastal Waterway, and near‑shore coastwise market. In addition, the company controls over 1,000 dry cargo barges. The company has additional offices in St Rose, LA;
Lockport, LA; and La Porte, TX. With over 1,800 vessel and shore‑based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways. We are the only fully integrated fleet in the industry that can do what we do.

• Generate purchase orders from approved requisitions, ensuring timely processing to support vessel operations.
• Oversee product tracking from order initiation to on‑site delivery.
• Coordinate with vendors to monitor order status, confirm pricing, and manage delivery schedules.
• Monitor and maintain budgets for each assigned vessel, ensuring purchases remain within budget and discrepancies are reported.
• Work closely with the warehouse and receiving team to ensure accurate and timely receipt of goods.
• Address any repair or return concerns with vendors.
• Assist in resolving purchase order or invoice discrepancies with vendors and accounting.
• Support negotiations and vendor relationship management.
• Assist with cost analysis decisions related to purchases.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities, recommend preferred vendors and standardize purchases when beneficial.
• Provide support for the procurement process, including filing, data entry, and database maintenance.
• Comply with the Safety Management System in support of continual improvement and management objectives.
• Perform on‑call rotation ensuring coverage after‑hours and on holidays and weekends.
• Assist with other functions and special projects as assigned.

• Two or more years of experience in purchasing or supply chain roles preferred.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Basic understanding of purchasing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint); basic knowledge of Power BI.

Marquette offers competitive pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, bonus plan, company paid life insurance, short‑ & long‑term disability, flexible spending account, critical illness, accident insurance, and other incentives!

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Purchasing, Administrative, and Customer Service

• Maritime Transportation