Expeditor/Buyer

CAE•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

About This Role Who We Are: CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. What We Have to Offer: 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! Summary 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.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
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!

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