What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer / Expeditor position at Talascend?
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 :
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.
