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Saltchuk Marine Shared Services, LLC Buyer in Seattle, Washington
This is a temporary position, the current estimated timeframe is 12 months. Responsible for the sourcing and procurement of materials and services in order to support company staff and line operations. Essential Functions: * The Buyer acts as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) with the Operations Business Unit that he/she is assigned to for all materials and services requirements. * Ensure that all materials procured are in accordance with Saltchuk Marine's quality standards, specifications and from Saltchuk Marine's Approved Vendor List (AVL). * Execute appropriate RFx process for small and large purchases, seeking multiple bids whenever possible. Maintain appropriate documentation and analysis. * Expedite materials and maintain awareness of material status, vendor issues/delays and proactively work with both vendors and internal customers to identify and understand potential delays/impacts to Operations. * Responsible for order accuracy by ensuring that all specifications and terms and conditions are documented in the Purchase Order and are understood by the supplier. * Identify cost saving opportunities by researching and presenting alternatives and substitutes to requisitioned materials and services. * Effectively communicate departmental policy and procedures. * Provide training and guidance to internal customers on the proper creation and timely completion of the Purchase Requisition for materials and services. * Provide detailed order status information to internal customers as required. * Coordinate the return/replacement of materials as required due to material non-compliance, exchanges or core programs. * Identify excess or obsolete materials and equipment for disposition. * SAP Master data creation and maintenance. * Responsible for resolving PO/invoice discrepancies and reconciling GR/IR through PO reporting and maintenance. * Liaise with procurement team members with regards to contracts and supplier management matters. * Participate in audits, company networks, information sharing, best practices and lessons learned as required. * Performs special duties and other projects as assigned. * Adheres to all company policies. * Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: * Experience with ERP software systems. Prefer SAP experience including working knowledge of MM, PS and PM modules. * Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001 guidelines and processes. * Ability to interpret and understand technical material specifications and equipment applications common to the marine industry. * Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing with peers, management and suppliers. * Knowledge of the marketplace and supplier resources specific to the geographic locations of company operations. * A thorough knowledge of the ethical practices associated with procurement, coupled with a complete understanding of applicable government regulations, the UCC and common law pertaining to Purchasing. * Ability to maintain good relations with suppliers in order to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of materials and services. Ability to work closely with line and staff personnel in order to accomplish tasks that are consistent with Company goals. * Knowledge of personal computer and applications such as Microsoft products (Word and Excel) in a Windows based environment. * Working knowledge of inventory control, shipping, receiving, and warehousing principles. * Conceptual understanding of managerial and financial accounting principles and how they relate to inventory/purchasing issues. * Ability to work independently without close supervision. * Ability to speak concisely and to write clearly. * Ability to communicate instructions, information and or concepts. * Ability to follow written and or verbal instructions. * Excellent documentati