Job Description:

***This position is open to United States citizens ONLY*** Our client, a leading manufacturer in the shipbuilding industry, has an exciting direct hire position available in Houma, Louisiana. This position is responsible for managing all purchasing, buying, and material control functions for the New Construction divisions for both government and commercial programs in order to ensure activities are carried out in accordance with specified divisional objectives. Responsibilities include:and implementing New Construction purchasing, buying, material and inventory control policies and procedures in addition to representing the Company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers, as directed.and scheduling with superior problem-solving skills and the ability to minimize cost and delay within material control and purchasing functions.Preferred qualifications:candidate should have eight (8) years of supply chain experience in a senior, supervisory, andor managerial level.have directly applicable experience in resource planning and scheduling with superior problem-solving skills and the ability to minimize cost and delay within material control and purchasing munication skills (written and oral communication)using SAP or other automated purchasingmaterial management software including proficiency in using MS Office applications are required.experience is pany is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.