Buyer / Expeditor at Talascend
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
About the Job
Talascend is currently seeking a Buyer / Expeditor for a contract opportunity located in Cape Canaveral, FL.
Full-Time Office/Project - no remote/no telework
US Citizenship Required
OVERVIEW:
Reports to and receives operational direction from Procurement Management
Receives functional guidance form the global business unit Purchasing Manager
Provides supervision, training and guidance to other purchasing personnel
Maintains working relationships with project Procurement personnel and other project discipline supervisors in order to perform assigned duties
Maintains contacts with global business unit Procurement personnel, including functional supervisors, and other Procurement supervisors of Expediting, Supplier Quality, Traffic & Logistics, and Field Procurement to coordinate the project Purchasing operations and to maintain an awareness of the performance and operating problems of contractors on other jobs
Coordinate the development of problem resolutions, of claims settlements, and other contractual matters
Maintains contacts with corporate service departments such as Finance and Project Controls
Maintains contacts with client personnel as authorized and or directed by the Project Procurement
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: By reviewing the prime contract requirements, develops and prepares project master purchases pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in purchase documents for project commitments
Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder’s lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups
Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders
Participates in the negotiations in the commitment of purchases, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: U.S
Citizen Required
B.S
Degree in related field plus 6 years of experience; or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
Proficiency in all phases of procurement
Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders
Experience with procurements for Government projects
Skill in working effectively with suppliers, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders lists and compilation of bid requests
Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation
Knowledge of negotiation of contracted terms and conciliation, and award of commitments
Proficiency in administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back charge procedures and the resolution of claims and disputes
Knowledge of international commercial conditions of buying as well as international suppliers
Skilled in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Project Management
Materials management, expediting and purchasing
BPS experience with an understanding of stock codes and various construction materials
Possess a good understanding of material types, electrical, piping, mechanical and instrumentation
Career-level position within field
Considered skilled and proficient in discipline
Professional with an understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of issues
We thank all applicants for their interest
However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted
The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Full-Time Office/Project - no remote/no telework
US Citizenship Required
OVERVIEW:
Reports to and receives operational direction from Procurement Management
Receives functional guidance form the global business unit Purchasing Manager
Provides supervision, training and guidance to other purchasing personnel
Maintains working relationships with project Procurement personnel and other project discipline supervisors in order to perform assigned duties
Maintains contacts with global business unit Procurement personnel, including functional supervisors, and other Procurement supervisors of Expediting, Supplier Quality, Traffic & Logistics, and Field Procurement to coordinate the project Purchasing operations and to maintain an awareness of the performance and operating problems of contractors on other jobs
Coordinate the development of problem resolutions, of claims settlements, and other contractual matters
Maintains contacts with corporate service departments such as Finance and Project Controls
Maintains contacts with client personnel as authorized and or directed by the Project Procurement
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: By reviewing the prime contract requirements, develops and prepares project master purchases pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in purchase documents for project commitments
Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder’s lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups
Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders
Participates in the negotiations in the commitment of purchases, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: U.S
Citizen Required
B.S
Degree in related field plus 6 years of experience; or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
Proficiency in all phases of procurement
Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders
Experience with procurements for Government projects
Skill in working effectively with suppliers, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders lists and compilation of bid requests
Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation
Knowledge of negotiation of contracted terms and conciliation, and award of commitments
Proficiency in administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back charge procedures and the resolution of claims and disputes
Knowledge of international commercial conditions of buying as well as international suppliers
Skilled in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Project Management
Materials management, expediting and purchasing
BPS experience with an understanding of stock codes and various construction materials
Possess a good understanding of material types, electrical, piping, mechanical and instrumentation
Career-level position within field
Considered skilled and proficient in discipline
Professional with an understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of issues
We thank all applicants for their interest
However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted
The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
