Director of Purchasing Compliance Administration - Fincantieri Marine Group

Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is a progressive shipyard specializing in building ships for the United States Navy. We currently have an opportunity for the Director of Purchasing Compliance Administration at our Marinette, Wisconsin location.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for auditing and validating the company's purchasing compliance activities as it relates to government contracts. This includes conducting validation audits of the relevant purchasing systems as well as administering/tracking internal corrective action requests (CARs) to system leads when deficiencies are identified. Additionally, this position coordinates compliance assessments, subcontract file reviews, audits, and compliance training activities.



The Director of Purchasing Compliance Administration will also: 1)provide guidance to the purchasing staff to ensure everyone is complying with the FMM Purchasing System; 2) review procurement and project documents for compliance issues and recommend improvements; 3) provide training to purchasing staff on compliance issues and will lead and facilitate Procurement related audit activities; 4) analyze compliance data and report recommendations for improvement; 5) develop and monitor appropriate metrics for compliance activities 6) make recommendations on metrics that evaluate the compliance and effectiveness of the procurement process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


* Act as the company's subject matter expert for compliance in all purchasing/procurement systems.
* Develop and revise purchasing compliance policies, procedures, and templates to mitigate risk
* Audit and validate the purchasing business systems and issue/follow-up with CARs as needed.
* Track customer metrics and assign systems leads to respond to any deficiencies
* Lead training for purchasing requirements across sites to all interested employees as required
* Advise, coach and train relevant counterparts within the organization, as needed.
* Monitoring contract requirements to ensure company and counter party compliance with contractual obligations
* Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 2 to 6 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Demonstrates delegation skills and fosters a cooperative work environment. Demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company.

COMPETENCIES: SPARC


* Safety First
* People oriented, determined to assist where able
* Accountability and Ownership: Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership in your role
* Respect people's difference and be open to differing opinions and beliefs
* Continue to improve your current role and help develop the role for the future based on lean management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required be onboard ships, to sit and stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee's workspace will be in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting and shipboard in an industrial environment with exposure to moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. When entering the shipyard, the work environment is not climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) believes it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in their actions, each and every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting, and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMM and shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task.



Fincantieri Marinette Marine offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2155013&d=FMG-External

Fincantieri Marinette Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.



QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


* A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, economics, public administration or related field and 10 years of practical experience required.
* 7 years of Government Contractor compliance, purchasing, subcontracting, contracting, auditing or legal experience preferred.
* Must have extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), and Truth in Negotiation (TINA) requirements.
* Must have knowledge of compliance principles, concepts and methods.
* Must have experience performing Contracting Purchasing System Review (CPSR) self-assessments and successful support of CPRS audits.
* Experience in attaining CPSR certification is desirable.
* Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Procurement Manager (CPM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), and/or certificates regarding federal government contracting desired.
* Proficient understanding of all relevant purchasing systems.

SKILLS


* Thorough knowledge of the FAR, DFAR.
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ability to work well with all levels within the department internal management and customers.
* Extensive background in contract analysis.
* Shipbuilding industry exposure preferred.
* Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
* Must have the ability to organize multiple tasks to be completed in most efficient manner.
* Process oriented.
* Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
* Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled