Vigor Values 

Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.

Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truth
Responsibility: We act on what we know is right
Evolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing world
Love: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for supporting production projects through the accurate and timely ordering of project related parts and equipment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job’s overall responsibilities)

• Assists other departments on a daily basis to ensure materials/equipment is ordered and received in time to support production projects
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule
• Interfaces with all departments and resolves problems and issues with purchase items
• Copies data and compiles records and reports
• Purchases all company office supplies and receives/reviews for accuracy
• Prepares and enters purchase orders or bid requests
• Contacts vendors to find out status of order and researches discrepancies with quantity and quality

JOB SCOPE:

Operates within general guidelines, but must use sound judgment and independent decision making when carrying out job responsibilities. Has the ability to influence and recommend modifying existing work processes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities for a small team of buyers, coordinators, and warehouse personnel.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:

This position maintains a variety of professional relationships and must be able to determine the appropriate level of communication and interaction for various situations. The ability to effectively influence decisions through respectful interactions with others both within the operations team and outside of the team is essential in this role. The highly collaborative nature of this role requires a high frequency of daily interaction with production in order to provide the support necessary to plan and execute production activities and achieve planned results. Candidate must have a relentless desire and ability to follow through and persist in developing and maintaining materials management systems.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written for constant interaction with all departments and employee levels and outside customers.
• Must have the analytical ability to research problem areas and special request.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills.
• Must be a well-organized, detail and customer (internal and external) oriented self-starter.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, work well independently, prioritize duties and follow through tasks to completion.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Two year degree in related field or equivalent experience with knowledge of computer applications. Solid communication and organizational skills

Minimum of five years purchasing experience preferably in a boat building environment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

None Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced office setting with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity in the shop. May be required to be in production areas. The person must be able to walk to and from job sites. The individual may be required to lift up to 20 pounds. The person may be required to work more than 8-hour shifts and weekend work. There may be local travel up to and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 5% of the time with notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While in production areas will be exposed to all weather conditions, noise, dusts and odors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.