Bollinger Shipyards · 2 days ago
Purchasing Manager
Bollinger Shipyards is a company focused on providing procurement support for operations within its purchasing department. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing program purchasing operations, guiding purchasing strategies, and ensuring performance in alignment with program objectives.
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Responsibilities
Manage program purchasing operations within BHS
Primary program purchasing contract for purchasing on assigned project
Ability to place purchase orders and manage supplier deliveries in support of program objectives
Interacts directly with suppliers of various material and equipment
Support the implementation of departmental policies and procedures aligned with business needs
Define and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for purchasing functions
Responsible for recruiting, performance management, salary reviews, and if needed, termination of purchasing staff
Control departmental budgets and ensure cost-effective operations
Analyze market trends and delivery systems to determine material availability
Lead efforts to build and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring performance on cost, quality, and delivery targets
Collaborate across departments to align materials purchasing with production schedules and address delays proactively
Ensure compliance with company safety and quality standards by all purchasing personnel
Perform additional duties as required or assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Eight (5) years of purchasing experience
Proficiency in basic computer programs including Microsoft Word and Excel
Working knowledge of commercial procurement practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable of managing high-volume workloads and multi-tasking
Demonstrates problem-solving expertise
Proficient in advanced negotiation strategies
Leadership skills with a high degree of integrity and professionalism
Preferred
At least three (2) years in a purchasing, program management, subcontract management or equivalent environment
Company
Bollinger Shipyards
Bollinger Shipyards is a shipbuilding company offering new construction, repair, conversion products, and services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
New Orleans CityBusiness
2026-01-11
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