SC Purchasing Professional 26 NS&E
Kennedy Space Center, FL 
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Posted 17 days ago
Job Description
Job Title: Buyer-Expeditors
Full-Time Office/Project - no remote/no telework
US Citizenship Required

Diverse teams build the extraordinary


Project Overview:

Our client 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).

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

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Major 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
Job Summary:
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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* 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 are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
6 to 12 years
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