Purchasing/ Planning Manager

Hanover, MD, United States

Company Profile

Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military vessels.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Manager oversees the Buyers within the Purchasing Department, assuring the timely processing of purchase requirements, solicitations of bids, negotiations, and awards of Purchase Orders (POs), follow expediting, delivery and problem-solving with suppliers. The Purchasing Manager will plan and manage workload, provide expertise to answer questions, and monitor and report metrics on performance. Has the authority to make commitments for the company at any dollar level upon receipt of a properly approved requisition.

Duties & Responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS:

* Ensure the purchasing team adheres to the purchasing policy and work instructions.

* Supervise Purchasing staff to include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

* Strong understanding and use of ERP, Deltek Costpoint experience preferred.

* Aid with logistics and transportation.

* Research required products and services.

* Review and approve all orders in compliance with the limits of authority as set by management.

* Ensure Purchasing Department compliance with ISO 9000 procedures and work instructions.

* Coordinate with the Program staff to ensure material and service needs are met.

* Resolve issues and conflicts with vendors in accordance with results from Non-Conformance Review Boards or Purchase Order (PO) terms and conditions.

* Assist in resolving Received-Not-Vouchered (RNV) costs.

* Assist vendors with resolving invoice discrepancy issues.

* Lead purchasing meetings with Program staff.

PLANNING

* Strong understanding of MRP and planning related elements withing an ERP system.

* Ability to manage item attributes and all elements of material identification.

* Experience working with planners, schedulers to assist in the forecasting of material and service needs.

COMPLIANCE

* Maintain Purchase Order documentation to ensure FAR and Oceaneering regulations are followed.

* Ability to develop FAR compliant purchase orders and mentor and train staff to complete assigned orders.

* Ability to lead a CPSR audit, provide procurement files and answer auditor questions.

* Must be able to develop price analysis's and have a strong ability to review and develop sole source justifications.

PURCHASING

* Ability to develop negotiation strategies and ensure cost savings.

* Identifies primary and alternate sources for each item needed and encourages suppliers to remain competitive to achieve best value (quality, lead time, parts, and service).

* Ensures SCM organization partners with Quality organization to qualify suppliers and to monitor their performance using an established Supplier Corrective Action process (SCAR).

* Incorporates drawings, quality specifications and requirements into purchase orders to maintain high quality standards and expectations.

* Oversee the issuance of POs for complex or specialized parts/materials to support production and sales.

* Strong ability to source non-standard or highly customized material with multiple suppliers concurrently.

* Ensure supplier base is performing to corporate SCM KPI's.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a purchasing environment.

* Minimum 10 years of experience in a purchasing environment.

* Minimum 5 years of management experience.

* 5+ years FAR/DFAR experience including purchasing of GFE items and FAR Flow-Down Clause and CPSR (Contract Purchasing System Review) experience.

* Strong knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations.

* Experienced in export compliance requirement and applicable laws.

* Experience in purchasing technical products/materials.

* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and/or other technical material.

* Ability to multitask and work with all levels in the organization.

* Demonstrated leadership skills. Highly motivated and ability to work independently and implement change where needed. Dedicated to the pursuit of continuous improvement.

* Highly organized and process driven. Excellent attention to detail.

* Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team-based environment.

* Ability to obtain security clearance.

Additional Information

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors