Purchasing Manager

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.

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.

ESSENTIAL

* Administer the company's purchasing policy across all internal departments.
* Supervise Purchasing staff. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; setting individual development plans; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
* Lead cost avoidance and reduction actions; reporting buyer savings monthly.
* Negotiating and confirming contracts and monitoring progress, both financially and in respect of service levels.
* Assure well-formed Purchase Orders and purchasing documents are created.
* Assist Supply Chain Management in onboarding of new suppliers.
* Follow Financial policies.
* Aid with logistics and transportation.
* 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 Project/Program Managers for resolution of problems.
* 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 payment issues.

SAFETY

* Ensure that the Safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to in order to ensure a safe working environment.

ADDITIONAL

* Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a purchasing environment.
* Significant experience in a supervisory role.
* Experience in purchasing technical products/materials.
* Ability to multitask and work with all levels in the organization.
* Basic typing skills; basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
* Ability to obtain security clearance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

* Ability to analyze situations accurately, utilizing a variety of analytical techniques to make well informed decisions.
* Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate schedule execution issues for purchased items.
* Approaches a complex task or problem by breaking it down into its component parts and considering each part in detail.
* Ensures that others involved in a project or effort are kept informed about developments and plans.
* Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people/groups.
* Ability to develop and apply creative and innovative solutions to problems.
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work environments, management styles, and business trends.
* Skill to effectively organize information to meet operational needs and desired outcomes.
* Ability to establish and use performance measurements to evaluate program performance and effectiveness and continually improve processes and/or products.
* Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals.
* Develops and uses systems to organize and keep track of information or work progress.
* Expresses ideas clearly and concisely in writing.

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