Buyer I
At Hornbeck Offshore, our people are our propellers to success, and our most important asset. Our culture of integrity, commitment, excellence and teamwork is what differentiates us from the rest.
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The Buyer I shall be responsible for, but not limited to, purchasing supplies and materials including providing support for the Company's Purchasing Systems. Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. Has knowledge of commonly-used supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
The duties of the Buyer I shall include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Purchases and expedites all requested parts and supplies for vessels.
- Confirms delivery, receipt, and delivery of parts not distributed through a Company distribution location.
- Ensures all purchases processed through the purchasing department hold proper approval authority.
- Ensures standardized items are purchased.
- Assures purchasing system structure is maintained in accordance with Company specifications and/or account codes.
- As required, trains Company personnel on the Company's purchasing system process.
- Maintains company credit cards held by the Purchasing Department, including reconciliation as directed
- Updates consumable and equipment hierarchy in the Company's Purchasing and Maintenance System, as directed
- All other duties as assigned by management.
Required qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience: 1 – 2 years of purchasing experience in the maritime industry, or in a commercial or industrial environment preferred.
- Skills:
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Bi-lingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) is preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including "Windows" operating systems and Word word-processing.
- Advanced skills in Excel spreadsheet functions and internet use.
- Functional ability for use of office machines such as fax, phone, scanner and copier are expected.
- Ability to learn all Purchasing systems such as ABS NS-5.
- Ability to get along well with others.
- Must be willing to board and ride vessels to increase understanding of how this role supports our business.
Competencies:
- Problem Solving
- Work the Plan
- Inspire Trust
- Personal Learning
- Collaborate
- Flexibility
Demands and work environment:
- Eyesight: Functional, correctable to 20/20.
- Hearing: Functional, correctable to normal to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations in sound.
- Speech: Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
- Mobility: Unencumbered by physical limitations to perform the following activities: Sedentary work in an office environment that includes frequent sitting, occasional standing and walking, gross and fine motor dexterity for typing and reasonable lifting of office products up to 10 lbs.
Hours of work:
Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am until 5:00pm and may be adjusted with approval by the department supervisor. Some overtime, work related travel and weekend work may be required, subject to company operational requirements. Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Note: Rotation schedule may vary and is subject to change based on vessel requirements.
In-person applications will be accepted by appointment only.
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