Oceaneering International, Inc.
Location
Hanover, MD | United States
Job description
The Buyer II executes purchase orders (POs) for procurement of materials and services in support of multiple departments within the assigned division. The Buyer II can make commitments for the company at any dollar level upon receipt of a properly approved requisition and assists management in meeting department goals.
ESSENTIAL
• Plan, negotiate, and execute purchase agreements with domestic and international suppliers.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships.
• Evaluate vendor performance and assist with maintenance of approved supplier list.
• Place orders in accordance with engineering specifications and other requirements.
• Negotiate price and delivery to meet project requirements. Expedite orders as needed to ensure that delivery dates are met.
• Understand and interpret technical data to prepare and issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs). Analyze quotes to select or recommend suppliers.
• Recommend alternate parts or suppliers to obtain more favorable pricing and quality.
• Attend and participate in project meetings relating to procurement.
• Adhere to Quality Management System.
• Resolve receiving problems that may include quality issues, rejected materials or shipments, and part number discrepancies.
• Resolve material and part returns due to warranty claims, incorrect shipments, or freight damage. Submit claims for carrier freight damage.
• Provide information for Reports of Discrepancy, Quality Deficiency Reports, and Vendor Feedback Reports for non-conforming materials and/or services.
• Reconcile credit card statements and resolve invoice issues with Accounts Payable and vendors.
• Work with Accounting Department to solve complex problems pertaining to procurement.
REQUIRED
• Associate degree. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Three to five years of purchasing or related experience.
• Good working knowledge of procurement process.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Requirements (FARs).
• Ability to establish vendor relationships and negotiate best prices and delivery.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial contract language and technical specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
DESIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in production, Operations, Business Management, or relevant field.
• CPIM or CPM certification.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors
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