What are the responsibilities and job description for the PURCHASING SPECIALIST position at Talascend?
Talascend is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Purchasing Specialist position located in Cape Canaveral, FL.
Full-Time Office / Project - no remote / no telework
US Citizenship Required
Job Summary :
Reports to and receives operational direction from Procurement Management. Receives functional guidance form the global business unit Contracts and Procurement Manager. Performs tasks involved in the formation, administration / expediting, and delivery of purchase orders. Communicates with suppliers and personnel to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure performance to purchase order terms and conditions. Prepares bidder pre-qualification, bidder lists, bid solicitation, bid analysis, makes commitments and administers purchase orders.
Education and Experience Requirements :
- U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Knowledge of business administration procedures, techniques, and business ethics.
- Skilled in oral and written communication.
- Intermediate knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable Agency Supplements.
- Intermediate understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.
- Intermediate understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, and determination process for applicability to the work
- When assigned to a jobsite location, actual experience in materials handling operations is desirable.
- Intermediate understanding of scheduling concepts and tools
- Intermediate understanding of materials and equipment fabrication / manufacturing and associated production methods
- Proficiency in organizing tasks and completion within deadlines
- Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of experience or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
Major Responsibilities :
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
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.
