1068 Austal Com jobs in Mobile,AL

40 hours per week with additional time as required or necessary.

6+ years purchasing experience in the commodity area required

Microsoft Office at the intermediate skill level: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Outlook

General understanding of how to read blueprints/drawings, interpret specifications and review statements of work.

General understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code, U.S. Government FAR, DFARS and ITAR requirements.

General understanding of enterprise quality system functionality (e.g., ISO 9000, AS9100, TS16949, etc.).

General understanding of ERP systems and MRP logic.

Significant understanding of the material, services and manufacturing processes associated with the assigned buying desk.

Must be able to tour all vessels and work sites at Austal USA.

Must have the occasional ability to bend, squat, stoop, crawl, and kneel.

Ability to turn head from side to side and about the vertical axis.

Ability to turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.

Lift/push/pull up to 20lbs on an occasional basis.

Must have the ability to occasionally climb in an unrestrained safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).

Demonstrate good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.

Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, etc.) safely per OSHA standards.

Ability to enter into confined spaces within the ships under construction (any space below main deck could be considered a confined space).

Able to respond to verbal and audible sounds/commands.

Able to utilize adequate visual skills.

Able to hear emergency alarm systems and be able to wear authorized hearing protection.

Must be able to walk 100+ yards at a time without assistance.

Should have the ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance if required.

18 years of age or older.

Able to provide proof of US person status.

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.

Preferably in the defense industry

Master's degree in Business or closely related field preferred

Certifications preferred: A.P.P., C.P.M., CPSM, CSCP, CPIM

Preferably in a Contractor Purchasing System Review- U.S. defense environment.

Preferred work experience includes performing: Material and service sourcing activities (quoting, analyzing, negotiating, reporting and purchase order placement); supplier rationalization activities (adding/removing suppliers and familiarity with Approved Supplier Lists, Bid Lists, and small business requirements); order follow-up activities (expediting, de-expediting and statusing); ERP system familiarity; discrepancy resolution activities (invoice discrepancies, non-conforming material cases and repair/rework material authorizations); data mining; market analysis; dealing with traffic, routing instructions, and interaction with the laws governing direct and indirect purchasing; and writing service contracts.

Experience working in materials management, material planning, and/or production planning positions is desired.

Experience leading projects.

Access a plus.

ERP/MRP: IFS preferred

Extensive training

Multiple Shift Options Available!

Availability on weekends and holidays may be required

Minimum of 18 years of age

Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time

Must be able to stoop, squat, and kneel regularly, and lift/carry up to 50lbs

Availability on weekends and holidays may be required