Purchasing Agent
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Summary
About the Role
About You
- Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, operations, logistics, materials management, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years directly related experience in purchasing, production planning/scheduling, or inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems.
- Superior problem solving skills.
- High level of expertise with Excel.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a cross-functional environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication.
- Effective negotiation skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefit packages.
- Good career development opportunities.
- Commitment to creating a safe work environment.
Swiftships is an ISO 9001 certified, USA shipbuilder, and global defense contractor which offers end-to-end engineering, shipbuilding, testing, and delivery services for new vessels, complemented by a full vessel’s lifecycle sustainment support. We are leader in small-medium size military ships’ design and construction, and a major player in the autonomous vessels market, offering construction, platform conversion, and system integration services for SUSVs, MUSVs, and LUSVs. Swiftships was established in 1942 and since then has built more than 1000 vessels. Our client book includes Navies and Maritime customers from 53 countries. Our current geographical focus is North & South Americas and AMEA, and we predominantly serve the Department of Defense, Navies, and Army operations, as a prime or sub-contractor. We are one of the most qualified and experienced companies for co-production programs and industrial localization. With experience in all aspects of engineering, shipbuilding, and with the ability to provide Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for different vessel types, Swiftships stands as a complete solution provider to the client. Our strengths are built on over 80 years of experience, technological expertise, and innovative approach.