Title: Purchasing Professional Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL Clearance: N/A Citizenship Requirement: US Citizenship Required Req #: 2416 Salary: $40.00/Hr – $70.00/Hr Summary: Craig Technologies has an opening for a Purchasing Professional position at the Kennedy Space Center, FL. You will Report to and receive operational direction from Procurement Management. Receives functional guidance from the global business unit Purchasing Manager. Provides supervision, training, and guidance to other purchasing personnel. Maintains working relationships with project Procurement personnel and other project discipline supervisors in order to perform assigned duties. Maintains contacts with global business unit Procurement personnel, including functional supervisors, and other Procurement supervisors of Expediting, Supplier Quality, Traffic & Logistics, and Field Procurement to coordinate the project Purchasing operations and to maintain an awareness of the performance and operating problems of contractors on other jobs. Coordinate the development of problem resolutions, of claims settlements, and other contractual matters. Maintains contacts with corporate service departments such as Finance and Project Controls. Maintains contacts with client personnel as authorized and or directed by the Project Procurement. Detailed Description: By reviewing the prime contract requirements, develops and prepares project master purchases pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in purchase documents for project commitments. Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder’s lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups. Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders. Participates in the negotiations in the commitment of purchases, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor. Position Requirements: US Citizenship Required. B.S. Degree in related field plus 6 years of experience; or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree. Proficiency in all phases of procurement. Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders. Experience with procurements for Government projects. Skill in working effectively with suppliers, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders lists and compilation of bid requests. Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation. Knowledge of negotiation of contracted terms and conciliation, and award of commitments. Proficiency in administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back charge procedures and the resolution of claims and disputes. Knowledge of international commercial conditions of buying as well as international suppliers. Skilled in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Project Management. Materials management, expediting and purchasing. BPS experience with an understanding of stock codes and various construction materials. Possess a good understanding of material types, electrical, piping, mechanical and instrumentation Career-level position within field. Considered skilled and proficient in discipline. Professional with an understanding of area of specialization, resolves a wide range of issues. ***All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation/Drug Screening and must meet all eligibility requirements. *** Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.