Purchasing Specialist

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Purchasing Specialist opportunity in Cape Canaveral, FL to support NASA at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC).

Location : This position is Full-Time Office Project - No Telework is allowed. The position is based in Reston, VA, no per diems are being offered.

Project Overview :

This project is the design and construction of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2) for the Space Launch System (SLS).

Education and Experience Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of experience or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree
• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Knowledge of business administration procedures, techniques, and business ethics.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Intermediate knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable Agency Supplements.
• Intermediate understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.
• Intermediate understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, and determination process for applicability to the work
• When assigned to a jobsite location, actual experience in materials handling operations is desirable.
• Intermediate understanding of scheduling concepts and tools
• Intermediate understanding of materials and equipment fabrication / manufacturing and associated production methods
• Proficiency in organizing tasks and completion within deadlines

Major Responsibilities :

• Prepares bidders' lists and qualifies bidders
• Forms bid packages and issues bid requests, coordinates bidders' questions, and receives bids
• Communicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure performance to purchase order requirements
• Initiates and processes purchase order revisions that establish scope and effects on cost and schedule of agreed upon changes

Job Summary :

Reports to and receives operational direction from Procurement Management. Receives functional guidance form the global business unit Contracts and Procurement Manager.

Performs tasks involved in the formation, administration / expediting, and delivery of purchase orders. Communicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure performance to purchase order terms and conditions.

Prepares bidder pre-qualification, bidder lists, bid solicitation, bid analysis, makes commitments, and administers purchase orders.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Career development within field
• Developing professional expertise, applies company policies & procedures to resolve a variety of issues

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website : www.edgewatertech.net / careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so.

We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER

Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.

S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations.

Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs.

We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net / careers