Buyer/expeditor

**Job Title: Buyer/Expeditor Department: Project Management**

**Reports to: Procurement Manager Location: Tampa, FL**

**About Us**:
BW Water Americas, a division of BW Water, is a global integrated solutions provider for advanced water and wastewater treatment systems. Our dynamic company has over 30 years of experience in the water and wastewater treatment market with unmatched engineering capabilities. We provide a single-source solution for the design, manufacturing, financing, commissioning, and operation of all types of water and wastewater treatment technologies including conventional filtration, ultra/microfiltration, membrane bioreactors, and desalination with reverse osmosis. We are looking to add to our diverse team here in Tampa, FL.

**Job Summary**:
Collaborate with the project execution team to ensure timely delivery of products within budget and according to contract specifications.

**Duties/Responsibilities**:

- Facilitate the flow of information between departments.
- Coordinate logistics, receiving and shipping of materials and equipment.
- Review project and/or proposal material requirements and make recommendations on sources of equipment supply.
- Maintain and document project accurate material budgets for access by management and engineering personnel.
- Establish reliable sources of supply for materials normally used in the production of BW Water equipment.
- Process all purchases in line with purchase order terms and conditions, Company policy and project requirements.
- Monitor and manage suppliers to adhere to BW Americas terms and conditions as documented on purchase orders.
- Expedite material delivery to meet production and/or site delivery requirements.
- Document material and documentation delivery status on the Procurement Tracking Sheet and make these available to the project managers.
- Negotiate vendor change orders and back-charges as required and acceptable payment terms to suit project cash flow requirements.
- Assess supplier performance and report any unacceptable equipment and/or suppliers to the project manager.
- Obtain reliable and economical sources for material shipment.
- Manage incoming inspections and material receipt vouchers through completion in a timely manner and forward them to project managers.
- Promote a professional Company image and manage procurement according to fair purchasing practices and methods.
- Contact suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products. Generate progress report on purchase orders and share with the team.
- Interface with manufacturing, project management, engineering, QA/QC, and other departments.
- Perform other projects or tasks as designated by the Procurement Manager.
- Complete new-vendor set-up, and qualifications.
- Prepare purchasing requisitions and purchase orders.
- Communicate with vendors on issues and schedule reporting.
- Assist Project Managers with logistics, shipping plan, shipping documents, and monitoring freight forwarders.
- Monitor vendor’s equipment quality release inspections.
- Organize and update inventory status.
- Participate in project management meetings.

**Required Skills/Abilities**:

- Technical experience in the water/wastewater treatment equipment industry preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite.
- Experience in MS Project, Deltek Cost Point, and Smartsheet is a plus.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing or sitting) for 80% of the time.
- This position frequently communicates with employees and vendors. Must be able to exchange accurate information.
- Must be able to detect proper and improper purchase orders/equipment.
- Occasionally moves packages weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Strong time management, communication (verbal and written), problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
- Self-motivated “can do” attitude with a strong desire to succeed.
- Fluent in English is required and French, Arabic, Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.

**Education and Experience**:

- AS or BS degree in engineering preferable, but not required.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in manufacturing procurement.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 3 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Tampa, FL 33610 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Tampa, FL 33610: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person