Port Canaveral · 3 hours ago
Specialist, Purchasing
Cape Canaveral, FL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expPort Canaveral is a public agency focused on managing the Port of Canaveral, and they are seeking a Specialist in Purchasing. The role involves performing general and specialized duties within the Procurement department, including initiating procurement requests, maintaining procurement information, and providing customer service to all departments.
GovernmentMarine TransportationTransportation
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
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
During emergency conditions, all CPA employees are automatically considered essential employees and may be subject to recall
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with formal proposal and bid process in the public sector
Experience with warehouse inventory control or via automated warehouse management system
Company
Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral provides marine transportation services with benefits of its proximity to major markets and efficient transportation links.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Murray
Chief Executive Officer
Michael B. Poole
CFO
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