Facilities Buyer II

Job Title: Facilities Buyer II
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Job Type: Contract
Hours: 40/week
Pay Rate: $46.26 - $49.35/hour

Responsibilities include:
* Manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support facilities operations, maintenance, and capital improvement projects across Blue Origin sites.
* Ensure facilities program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the operational needs of Blue Origin.
* Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote, perform price analyses in support of proposals, and develop negotiation strategies for facilities goods and services.
* Construct various contracting types for major facilities procurement activities, including service agreements, construction contracts, long-range procurement agreements, and sourcing partnerships.
* Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and resolve issues within this process.
* Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)) for facilities categories such as MRO, building services, and equipment.
* Support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved.
* Ensure delivery of facilities materials, equipment, and services that are on time, within budget, and meet quality and safety requirements.

Qualifications
* Knowledge and experience in procurement and supplier management, preferably within facilities, MRO, or indirect categories.
* Understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
* Experience with negotiating and managing multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), and service-based agreements.
* Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload.
* Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and successfully balancing priorities.
* Strong analytical skills; data driven with experience in establishing and tracking procurement metrics.
* Must have top-notch people and communication skills.
* Familiarity with facilities-related compliance and safety standards (e.g., OSHA) and supplier qualification processes.
* Ability to read and interpret facilities-related documentation such as statements of work, equipment specifications, and building drawings.
* Prior experience purchasing for facilities, real estate, construction, or manufacturing operations.
* Experience procuring building services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), MRO supplies, or capital equipment.
* Experience with import/export (ITAR/EAR) regulations.
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or similar with minimum 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification.
* Project Management Professional (PMP) or Facilities Management (FMP/CFM) Certification.
* Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, SharePoint, or CMMS platforms.

If you are interested, please apply via the 'apply now' link provided. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the engineering, IT, and professional fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed or more information, please visit our website at http://www.belcan.com

"Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws."

Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. We consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline.
Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law