Purchasing Coordinator Position Available In Brevard, Florida

Purchasing Coordinator 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Merritt Island, FL 32953

Job Title:

Buyer Location:

Merritt Island, FL 32953

Duration:

06+ Months (Possibility to convert to FTE based on performance and client’s need

Responsibilities:

Coordinates purchasing material, services, and product requirements for programs. Works with program leads to identify long lead materials. Works with sourcing and program team to select suppliers for bid and award from the approved list in order to achieve program objectives. Prepares purchase orders in Coupa and Costpoint software. Ensures suppliers documentation such as terms and conditions and NDAs are ready prior to engagement. Manages orders with suppliers, monitors backlog and daily order status report, adjusts schedules as needed, manage/modify POs with overdue shipments and open orders. Works with logistics team to ensure timely and economical deliveries of all materials to production location. Ensure that all requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered to. Monitors supplier’s performance and prepares reports and other records. Resolves discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payment to the supplier. Expedites materials for shortage management. Coordinate returns to vendor for discrepant material from receiving inspection. Contributes to continuing improvement efforts across all facets of supply chain.

Qualification:

5+ years tactical level experience in purchasing. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field. Experience with aerospace defense industry products preferred.

APICS, CPM, CPSM, CSCP

certification or equivalent. Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment to accomplish goals while managing multiple tasks. Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint). Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, and independently. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional organizational and analytical skills. Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated results

Prescreening Questions:

1. What ERP systems have you worked on? 2. What are your Strengths and Weaknesses? 3. How do you handle a situation where you have competing demands? 4. Why did you leave your last role? 5. What would your last manager say about you? 6. What negotiation strategy do you typically use? 7. It’s Friday afternoon and you have a deadline to meet, but you don’t think you have enough time to finish, what do you do?

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$30.00 – $46.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person