Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Purch Spec II - Buyer/Expediter opportunity in Cape Canaveral, FL to support NASA at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC).

Purch Spec II - Buyer/Expediter
Location: No Telework Offered
Local Candidates Preferred
Short Term Per diem: Available for those who qualify.
Schedule: Monday – Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
US Citizenship Required

Job Description
Reports to and receives operational direction from Procurement Management. Receives functional guidance form the global business unit Purchasing Manager. Performs tasks involved in the formation, administration/expediting, and delivery of purchase orders. Communicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel 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.

The ML-2 project works on 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 may be required as directed.

Responsibilities
Forms and issues purchase orders by performing the following:
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.

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field, plus 1 year of related experience. In lieu of degree, 7 years of related work experience.
US citizenship required.

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of business administration procedures, techniques, and business ethics. Skilled in oral and written communication.
Basic knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable Agency Supplements.
Basic understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.
Basic 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.
Basic understanding of scheduling concepts and tools.
Basic understanding of materials and equipment fabrication/manufacturing and associated production methods.
Proficiency in organizing tasks and completion within deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Basic operational experience with Oracle business platforms is beneficial.
Basic understanding of construction industry, codes, standards, and associated practices.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers