Purchasing/ Planning Manager

Oceaneering - Hanover, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Hanover, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Purchasing/Planning Manager at Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) plays a critical role in overseeing the Purchasing Department, ensuring that all purchasing activities are conducted efficiently and in compliance with company policies and regulations. This position involves managing a team of Buyers, facilitating the timely processing of purchase requirements, soliciting bids, negotiating contracts, and awarding Purchase Orders (POs). The Purchasing Manager is responsible for expediting deliveries and resolving any issues that arise with suppliers, ensuring that the company’s needs are met without compromising on quality or reliability. In addition to managing the purchasing team, the Purchasing Manager will also be involved in logistics and transportation, researching required products and services, and reviewing and approving all orders in accordance with the established limits of authority. The role requires a strong understanding of ERP systems, particularly Deltek Costpoint, and the ability to ensure compliance with ISO 9000 procedures. The Purchasing Manager will coordinate closely with program staff to meet material and service needs, resolve vendor conflicts, and assist in addressing invoice discrepancies. The position also encompasses planning responsibilities, requiring a solid understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and the ability to manage item attributes within an ERP system. The Purchasing Manager will work with planners and schedulers to forecast material and service needs effectively. Compliance is a key aspect of this role, as the Purchasing Manager must maintain Purchase Order documentation in accordance with FAR and Oceaneering regulations, develop FAR-compliant purchase orders, and lead CPSR audits. Furthermore, the Purchasing Manager will develop negotiation strategies to achieve cost savings, identify primary and alternate sources for required items, and ensure that the supply chain management organization collaborates with the Quality organization to monitor supplier performance. This role requires a proactive approach to sourcing non-standard or highly customized materials and ensuring that the supplier base meets corporate SCM KPIs. Overall, the Purchasing/Planning Manager is a vital position that contributes to the operational success of Oceaneering by ensuring that purchasing processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with the company’s strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Buyers within the Purchasing Department to ensure timely processing of purchase requirements.
• Supervise Purchasing staff including interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Plan and manage workload, providing expertise to answer questions and monitor performance metrics.
• Ensure adherence to purchasing policy and work instructions by the purchasing team.
• Aid with logistics and transportation related to purchasing activities.
• Research required products and services to meet company needs.
• Review and approve all orders in compliance with management's authority limits.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9000 procedures and work instructions in the Purchasing Department.
• Coordinate with Program staff to meet material and service needs.
• Resolve issues and conflicts with vendors according to Non-Conformance Review Boards or PO terms and conditions.
• Assist in resolving Received-Not-Vouchered (RNV) costs and invoice discrepancies.
• Lead purchasing meetings with Program staff.
• Manage item attributes and material identification within an ERP system.
• Develop FAR compliant purchase orders and mentor staff in completing assigned orders.
• Lead CPSR audits and provide procurement files for review.
• Develop negotiation strategies to ensure cost savings and best value from suppliers.
• Identify primary and alternate sources for items needed and encourage supplier competitiveness.
• Incorporate quality specifications into purchase orders to maintain high standards.
• Oversee issuance of POs for complex or specialized parts/materials to support production and sales.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a purchasing environment.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a purchasing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience.
• 5+ years of FAR/DFAR experience including purchasing of GFE items and CPSR experience.
• Strong knowledge of ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Experience in export compliance requirements and applicable laws.
• Experience in purchasing technical products/materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and other technical material.
• Ability to multitask and work with all levels in the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work independently.
• Highly organized and process-driven with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team-based environment.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.