Expeditor/Buyer

CAE • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• One to three years of related experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Detail Oriented
• Dependable
• Able to communicate in English fluently, with excellent verbal and written skills
• Able to perform basic arithmetic functions
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
• 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.
• Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know.
• Shall not divulge information outside 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.
• Incumbent must be able to come onsite 5 days a week (9/80 schedule)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a U.S. DoD environment highly preferred
• Experience in supporting U.S. Government audits
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint

Responsibilities

• Expedites open General Procurement Purchase Orders
• Using CAE’s approved computer system, update expedite information
• Resolve issues Receiving might have with deliveries against a Purchase Order
• Discusses invoicing discrepancies with vendor 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees