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Procurement Manager - 44954

Posted: October 15th | Open Until: Filled | Location: Seattle, WA

About US Fab

US Fab is part of the Vigor Industrial family of industrial services. We are an innovative manufacturer based in the Pacific Northwest. From sea-worthy barges to methane gas recycling systems, we use advanced technology and specialized manufacturing to meet our customer’s needs.

(Many of the exciting Seattle opportunities have been created because the Company has been awarded two Washington State Ferry contracts. The anticipated duration is through the end of 2014. As a result, the continuance of this position beyond the referenced projects will be contingent upon future project awards being obtained.)

Job Purpose

The success of a vessel new construction project is highly dependent on the effective identification, acquisition, and control of project material. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and management of the entire procurement process for large vessel construction projects. This position manages the procurement and materials management team, and partners with engineering to define and deliver all materials, meeting quality and schedule requirements.

Duties

(This is not an all inclusive list of the regular job duties. Other responsibilities within the accepted job scope will apply.)

1. Assemble team required to accomplish the procurement and management of all project material.
2. Manage the procurement team to effectively and timely meet all project material requirements, in support of project schedules.
3. Develop material procurement and management processes from requirement identification to timely receipt of all material and equipment for manufacturing and construction projects. Must be able to collate multiple information sources to effectively manage all materials involved in the construction of a vessel or other manufacturing project.
4. Develop and manage progress and status reporting necessary to effectively manage all material and equipment acquisition, receipt, inspection, and issue.
5. Ensure supplier compliance with contract requirements for quality, testing, and documentation for material and equipment as required.
6. Participate as a member of the US Fab new construction team and effectively communicate within the team and with customer representatives.
7. Regularly report status, progress, problems, and recommended solutions to program management.

Operates within general parameters of the business unit, but must use sound judgment and independent decision making when carrying out job responsibilities. Has the ability to influence and recommend modifying existing protocols. Has responsibility to create and establish procedures and processes. Budget responsibility for this functional area is up to $15 - $20 million. The programs & projects range up to $120 million in size. The role reports to the Director of New Construction. The incumbent and staff are held accountable for the profitable performance of the work. Failure to meet the requirements of the manufacturing and outfitting teams could result in project delay and increased cost to the company. Failure to meet the requirements of the customer could result in significant loss of future business.

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Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises two to four direct reports, including; Buyers, Expediter, Material Scheduler. The role operates at a middle management level, and requires hands on management of and participation with the small procurement team.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

BA degree in a business related field or equivalent work experience in procurement and materials management.

Minimum five (5) years of experience in a heavy manufacturing or marine industry, with increasing responsibilities. Five (5) years in a supervisory or management position. The individuals must have experience in management of materials and procurement for large construction or fabrication projects. Recent experience in a vessel construction, overhaul, or conversion project preferred. Experience with increasing responsibility for procurement in construction, repair, or operations of commercial marine, USN, or USCG ships, or related industry desired.

Required Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written for constant interaction with all departments and employee levels and outside customers.
• Must have the analytical ability to research problem areas and special requests.
• Must possess excellent organizational and negotiation skills.
• Must be a well-organized, detail and customer (internal and external) oriented self-starter.
• Ability to exercise sounds judgment, work well independently, prioritize duties and follow through tasks to completion.
• Ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines effectively and respond well to last minute, high priority, time sensitive projects.
• Must be able to handle the pressure of constant interruptions.
• Ability to schedule, direct and organize work within a diverse department and coordinate work with other departments to maintain efficiency.
• Must possess the ability to facilitate group decision-making, team building and conflict resolution.
• Ability to use PC and software applications such as MS Office and database programs.
• Must be able to work in a software-intensive environment.
• Must have experience using Microsoft Windows, Advanced Excel and Word and database programs.

Required Soft Skills and Competencies:

This position coordinates his/her efforts with directors, managers, supervisors at several levels in the business unit, with extensive interactions outside this group. The position represents the Company through formal and informal interactions with multiple vendors and subcontractors.

Job Environments / Physical Demands:

Work is conducted in a dynamic, fast-paced office setting with moderate to loud noise levels from production activity in the shipyard. The individual may be required to be in production areas in yard and onboard ships. While in production areas, the individual will be exposed to all weather conditions, noise, dust and odors. He/she must be able to walk to and from job sites. The person must be able to climb inclined stairways and vertical ladders and lift up to 20 pounds. He/she may be required to work more than 8-hour shifts and weekend work. There may be local travel and out-of-town travel (including air travel) up to 10% of the time with notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application Instructions:

If your employment history presents a gap that is three months or greater, explain the gap in your cover letter or resume. Qualified applicants providing the requested information will be given first preference.