Buyer at Fincantieri Marine Repair in Jacksonville, FL

Description

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) is hiring a Buyer for our Jacksonville, FL, Corporate location. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, working with multiple stakeholders to ensure operational needs are met.

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. (FMSNA) 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

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials and services to support operational requirements. This role supports procurement activities including supplier coordination, quote evaluation, purchase order management, and tracking of materials. The Buyer I also assists with supplier database maintenance and other purchasing-related functions to ensure efficiency and timely delivery of materials and services. Domestic travel may be required.

Essential Functions

o Performs price solicitations, evaluates quotations, and issues purchase orders to support operational requirements

o Manages and tracks open purchase orders and long lead materials to ensure timely delivery

o Maintains supplier database and supports supplier relationship management

o Collaborates with internal departments and develops strategies to improve purchasing efficiency and meet project deadlines

o Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills:

o Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain supplier and stakeholder relationships

o Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

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 FMSNA and have high values for safety awareness

Education and Experience 

o Bachelor’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

o Buyer or procurement experience in a Marine, construction or related industry experience 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.