What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer C position at BOLLINGER MISSISSIPPI SHIPBUILDING LLC?
Job Title: Buyer C
Location: Pascagoula, MS
Requisition ID: 2260
General Function:
The Buyer C performs medium-volume, low-risk procurement activities, including sourcing suppliers, managing purchase orders, and ensuring that all purchased materials and products comply with company and regulatory standards. This position reports directly to the Purchasing Manager and plays a key role in supporting projects and operations through timely and cost-effective purchasing practices.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties:
• Obtain quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and place purchase orders for medium-volume, low-dollar-value, low-technical-complexity, and low-risk items.
• Enter procurement data and maintain purchasing records within the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system.
• Resolve supplier issues related to pricing discrepancies, delivery delays, product shortages, returns, or quality concerns by initiating corrective actions such as renegotiation or back charges.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and other internal departments to assess product performance, reschedule orders, identify new procurement needs, and address invoice or shipping problems.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate, cost-effective, and timely purchasing across the supply chain.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management team.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Basic understanding of procurement processes and purchasing functions in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Experience and Training:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One of the following combinations is acceptable:
o Associate degree with at least 6 months of business-related experience, or
o Two (2) years of business experience without a degree.
Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.
