REPORTS TO: Director Purchasing SUPERVISES: Tactical direct procurement staff GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Procurement Manager implements activities related to the day to day procurement of all materials, equipment, and services, and directs the activities of buyers to maximize effectiveness, compliance, and management of those sourcing functions. This position will: Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of vendors – decisions and actions made will have a significant effect on the profit and loss of the company. Demonstrate an ability to effectively delegate workload and tracking of progress Coordinate purchasing activities with Material Program Management teams, Procurement Management, and Production departments to maintain inventories at planned levels. Maintain strong cross-functional relationships across Programs, Strategic Sourcing, Planning and Manufacturing Optimize cash flow across assigned commodities Identify potential risk for short term and long term DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs the procurement process for Austal USA (Mobile). Communicates purchasing production schedule changes affecting delivery dates, and enforcing those changes. Implements productivity initiatives, and assist in the establishment of performance metrics. Responsible for timely performance and satisfactory quality and quantity of all purchase orders. Develop annual procurement objectives and manages day-to-day priorities for the timely and efficient execution of workload. Initiate and implement improvements in sourcing processes, which result in added value to accomplish best-practice. Holds discussions with suppliers/contractors, customers and industry representatives concerning quality, delivery and cost concerns. Enforces policies and business practices with suppliers. Advises internal customers regarding status of projects and other business issues. Assists in updating policies and operating procedures involving the integrity of the contract process and enforces compliance with guidelines contained therein. Coordinates supplier evaluation, assessments, development and continuous improvement activities (cost, quality, process, lead time, service) High energy, with an emphasis on rapid change, and management courage to act persuasively and with conviction Act as a Compliance Champion for the organization and work to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization. Support business unit Tier 1 Compliance Lead in responsibilities as needed. QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: BA/BS degree in a related field or 7 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement Professional certification ISM: APP, CPM, or CPSM certification desired Outstanding organizational skills Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency, enthusiasm and commitment Ability to implement and administer purchasing operating standards and procedures Experience with MRP system: forecasting, production planning and inventory controls Ability to identify process improvements and implement effectively Must have excellent problem-solving skills and analytical skills Strong results-oriented mentality with a continuous cost focus; drives cost/value initiatives Experience managing a team and passion to drive change, challenge status quo, and develop staff to maximize individual talents and skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly through written and oral communications. ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: Able to provide proof of US Person status (permanent resident or citizen) No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check TOOLS: Not Applicable DIRECTION EXERCISED: DISCRETION EXERCISED: Moderate discretion regarding daily job duties. LIAISES WITH: Category Managers, Purchasing Team, Material Program Managers, Engineers, Logistics Personnel, and Project/Program Team. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, 90 dB. SAFETY Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific physical requirements include the following: Must have the ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel. Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps). Ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures. Ability to effectively navigate throughout the ship to include climbing ladders, scaffolding, and stairs. Must be able to withstand normal heat level within the ship. Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.