Buyer, Technical Projects
On-siteMiramar, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Receive requisitions for goods and services, clarify needs with requestors, and validate specifications. Source and negotiate requirements from varied suppliers, seeking alternatives for cost savings and timely delivery. Process high-volume orders, including emergency orders for USPH and USCG compliance, while liaising with shipboard, shoreside, and logistics personnel to ensure uninterrupted vessel operations. Monitor supplier performance, resolve delivery failures and invoice disputes, and provide status updates to customers. May travel to visit ships, suppliers, or project sites for loadings and audits.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent
- 3-5 yrs. of procurement experience
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple projects and priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Demonstrate common sense and sense of urgency in all required business transactions
- This position is on site in Miramar, Florida
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
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