FirstFour Group , in partnership with our client, one of the largest private employers in the world, is currently has multiple openings for Buyer / Expeditor. Our client currently manages the Mobile Launcher 2 project in at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This project is the design and construction of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA ) Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2) for the Space Launch System (SLS). These are long-term, multi-year government subcontract roles based at the Kennedy Space Center outside Orlando, FL.

The Buyer reports to and receives operational direction from Procurement Management. The buyer also receives functional guidance from the global business unit Purchasing Manager. The buyer will Perform tasks involved in the formation, administration/expediting, and delivery of purchase orders. The buyer communicates with suppliers and personnel within the company to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure performance to purchase order terms and conditions. The buyer will also prepare bidder pre-qualification, bidder lists, bid solicitation, bid analysis, makes commitments and administers purchase orders.

Accountabilities

• Prepares bidders’ lists.

• Prequalifies bidders.

• Forms bid packages.

• Issues bid requests.

• Coordinates bidders’ questions.

• Receives bids.

• Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendation letter.

• Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures.

• Prepares and commits order.

• Prepares and maintains control and status reporting documents.

• Administers and expedites assigned purchase orders, performing the following functions:

• Establishes files and controls for all outgoing and incoming correspondence on each assigned order.

• Monitors supplier performance for conformance to commercial terms.

• Monitors activities by Engineering and other in-house functions to ensure compliance with the order terms.

• Initiates follow-up actions with the supplier or in-house functional group to ensure performance in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

• Informs or works with other project Procurement personnel as assigned to the administration of the order.

• Expedites all deliverables including schedules, engineering submittals, material, equipment, and other documentation requirements.

• Analyzes and distributes those suppliers’ reports specified in the order/contract.

• Communicates with suppliers as necessary to achieve required service and results from potential and actual suppliers to meet project needs.

• Communicates with Engineering to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions for the procurement of materials and equipment and to achieve the understanding needed to process these requisitions.

Education and Experience 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

The majority of the projects observe a 40-hour, 5 day/8-hour schedule. Start times are flexible but the standard work week is Monday – Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Overtime and weekend work may be required as directed with a commensurate OT or weekend shift differential.

For immediate and confidential consideration, please apply today.