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Job Description
Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is hiring a Buyer in the Purchasing Department at our Marinette, WI location.
Fincantieri Marine Group
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for executing the procurement of goods and services in the shipyard, directly supporting manufacturing operations for the construction of vessels. The Buyer would be the primary contact with suppliers and internal customers in the areas of supplier performance, disposition of hardware, flow of material to yard, RFQ requests, and purchase order placement. This role involves prompt communication of any material shortages or non-conformances, spearheading solutions to mitigate disruption to the production schedule.
Domestic travel may be required.
Essential Functions
o Maintain data integrity and provide timely communication of production shortages affecting production
o Material ordering and receiving discrepancies, expediting with delivery status of materials and software deliverables, RFQ's, and supplier performance, negotiating with vendors, conducting vendor market research, issuing of Purchase Orders and all related supporting documentation
o Provide assistance with in-plant test dates and material disposition, technical assistance of material specifications, contractual advice with terms and conditions, invoice reconciliation, parts and schedule information and clarifying provisioning and technical manual submittals
o Assist with receiving/inventory discrepancies, procurement inspection reports, order quantities, packaging requirements, material ordering, expediting, and production shortages
o Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Required Skills
o Knowledge of standard purchasing procedures and practices preferred
o Knowledge of SAP-MRP/ERP, Earned Value Management, and ISO preferred
o Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
o Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
o Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
o Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMG and have high values for safety awareness
Education and Experience
o Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
o 2 Years of experience in a buying or purchasing role for a shipyard, production, or manufacturing environment preferred
Competencies
Fincantieri's core competencies reflect our values and key behavioral expectations for all employees:
o Open Mindset: Identify and solve problems, embrace change, and seek continuous learning
o Strategic Leadership: Build trust, unity, and accountability while working toward shared goals
o Accomplishment: Take ownership, deliver results, and ensure customer satisfaction
o Social Connection: Collaborate, communicate, and value diversity and inclusion
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands and arms to grasp, reach and type; stoop or kneel; and speak or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The position is primarily performed in a quiet, climate-controlled environment with minimal exposure to moving equipment, elements, or risk of injury. When entering the shipyard, there may be exposure to moving equipment, elements, or risk of injury.
Posting Disclaimer
This job description provides a summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.