Specialist, Purchasing

Canaveral Port Authority•Cape Canaveral, FL

22h

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs general and specialized duties within the Procurement department. General work includes initiating and reviewing procurement requests and applying established procurement guidelines and processes. Specialized work involves processing and maintaining procurement information and schedules. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgement in completing assigned tasks. Must provide a high level of customer service at all times, to everyone.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent plus a two-year college degree and a minimum of two (2) years of procurement and/or administrative experience, preferably in the public sector; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must have experience and working knowledge of ERP systems, specifically procurement and vendor modules.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days
Able to secure a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in a sedentary to light work environment
May involve some lifting, carrying pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (20-30 lbs)
Work is performed in usual office conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience with formal proposal and bid process in the public sector preferred.
Experience with warehouse inventory control or via automated warehouse management system preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiates and reviews requisitions according to established procurement guidelines and rules.
Acts as liaison to all departments and assists in all aspects of the procurement process from requisition up to vendor check.
Works directly with vendors to source products and services and assists in resolving vendor issues.
Processes purchase orders and purchase order discrepancy reports.
Act as backup to other Purchasing Specialists
Act as backup to Central Warehouse Counter Specialists including receipt and distribution of inventory via automated warehouse management system.
Other duties as assigned
Maintains and tracks procurement-related information and schedules to ensure timely renewals, re-bids, etc.
Provide various reconciliations on procurement-related accounts and systems.
Provide administrative support to Procurement Department
Create, document and update written procurement-related processes and procedures.
Acts as backup to other Purchasing Specialists.
Other duties as assigned
During emergency conditions, all CPA employees are automatically considered essential employees and may be subject to recall. These events may include, but are not limited to, natural, man-made, or public health emergencies. Employees may be expected to perform emergency and/or recovery operations outside of their normal assigned responsibilities and routine working hours.