Technical Buyer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client seeking a Technical Buyer in Miami, FL (Florida).

Responsibilities:
* Receives requisitions for goods/services and clarifies needs with requestor; Sources and negotiates specified requirements or seeks alternatives from a variety of usual and unusual sources to resolve issues
* Makes procurement decisions and recommendations based on price, availability, transportation and delivery schedule; Provides recommendations and analysis of proposed cost savings solutions for customer and management selection
* Liaises with shipboard and/or shoreside personnel, suppliers and logistics to ensure proper ordering and timely delivery of good and services to operational vessels or projects without interruption
* Monitors supplier performance to ensure consistent service, high quality and low costs of goods/services, and addresses deviations with management
* Processes emergency orders for goods/services required for compliance with USPH and USCG; Obtains all necessary approvals and completes required transportation forms in a timely manner to meet the operational/project needs
* Processes contract orders in accordance to established terms and conditions
* Responsible for researching and resolving issues including delivery failures, delivery discrepancies and invoices in disputes
* Responsible for meeting with customers regularly to provide status updates on open orders

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
* 3-5 years 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, especially Excel
* 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 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

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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