Buyer/Expeditor (US Citizen) - Tampa, FL

General Procurement Specialist

Reporting to the Group Leader for General Procurement, this position requires the incumbent to research and select vendors to solicit quotes, is responsible for the procurement of limited scope, quantity, and dollars of repetitive assemblies, parts, repairs, and services. Responsible for the expediting of open General Procurement purchase orders, following up with purchase order acknowledgments and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Expedites open General Procurement Purchase Orders
• Using approved computer system, update expedite information
• Resolve issues Receiving might have with deliveries against a Purchase Order
• Discusses invoicing discrepancies with vendors and internal departments
• Resolves problems related to poor product quality, order inconsistencies, and damaged products in collaboration with Quality Assurance department
• Have weekly meetings with the buyer(s) you are assigned to for Purchase Order Management
• Established and maintains good vendor relationships and satisfies internal customer
• Research potential vendors for source selection
• Obtains vendor utilization approval from Quality Assurance department
• Coordinates with vendors on items sent for repair/replacement
• Negotiates prices, terms, and purchase orders
• Maintains knowledge of import regulations
• Administers and maintains orders
• Other duties as assigned.

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Should not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Should not divulge information outside the company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

• Incumbents must be able to come onsite 5 days a week (9/80 schedule)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.