Buyer II

Job Title

Responsible to document and control of the requisitioning, quote process and issuance of purchase orders, and to specify the steps to be taken by the Purchasing Department for receiving requisitions, obtaining price quotes, and issuing purchase orders.

Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described.

• Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Review requisitions from Project Managers/Superintendents ensuring completeness and have all required approvals.
• Prepare a request for quote (RFQ) to a minimum of three vendors/suppliers, preferably five, to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Prior to placing a purchase order, review vendor quotes ensuring all are on a comparable basis; compare specifications and other terms; check with the Project Manager/Superintendent to ensure any differences in specifications are acceptable and the Purchasing Manager regarding differences in terms.
• Confirm vendor(s) can meet the required deliver date.
• Enter appropriate data into system, including selected vendor name(s), quotation, and purchase order information, etc.
• File/store documents in applicable files in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Education/

Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent, plus three or more years' experience as a Buyer. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills:

Intermediate level Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Express. Ability to read and interpret documents such as general business periodicals, professional documents, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, vendors, and management. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

Behavioral Attributes:
Integrity, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and multi- tasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, and smartphones. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate, such as in an office environment.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.