Purchasing Manager Jobs

Company Profile

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.

LOCATION

• Role provides the opportunity to work in hybrid environment, working both virtually and in office when required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer the company’s purchasing policy.
• Coordinate with the Project/Program Managers for resolution of problems.
• Aid with logistics and transportation.
• 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.
• Supervise Purchasing staff. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• 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.
• Assist vendors with resolving payment issues.

Qualifications

• Basic typing skills; basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a purchasing environment.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Experience in purchasing technical products/materials.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and/or other technical material.
• Ability to multitask and work with all levels in the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a purchasing environment.

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.