Hornblower
Hornblower
Buyer – NYC Ferry
Salary: $66,300 annually
Hornblower is seeking a Buyer for our NYC Ferry operation in Brooklyn NY.
About You:
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower’s RESPECT Service System.
About the Opportunity:
As a Buyer (Purchasing Agent), you will be responsible for placing and tracking purchase orders, maintaining supplier relationships, and coordinating closely with internal teams to ensure materials are delivered accurately and on time. Working directly with the Procurement Manager, you’ll support both day-to-day purchasing operations and strategic sourcing initiatives. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Place purchase orders and follow up on order status to ensure timely delivery
- Collaborate with internal departments to understand purchasing needs and timelines
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support efficient and effective sourcing
- Review supplier quotes and coordinate with the Procurement Manager as needed regarding pricing and vendor matters
- Partner with the warehouse team to improve visibility of inbound shipments, returns, and inventory movement.
- Resolve delivery delays and discrepancies in coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase order logs and procurement records
- Support the Procurement Manager on special projects, including process improvement and cost-saving initiatives
- Initiate basic transfers and charge-outs in Great Plains based on Corrective and Preventative Maintenance documentation
- Monitor various inboxes for invoices and distribute them to correct department for payment approval
- Additional job duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and multitask effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment
- HS diploma or equivalent
About Us:
Hornblower’s passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.
The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblower’s mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
Hornblower will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with fair chance or other applicable laws and regulations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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