Project Buyer / Expeditor

Project Buyer / Expeditor
Location: Orlando, FL (Hybrid – On-site 3 Days Per Week)
Pay Rate: $32.50/hour
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Buyer / Expeditor to support procurement activities for our client's New Unit Gas Turbine Business in Orlando, FL.

This position will focus on purchase order creation and management, supplier coordination, material expediting, and project procurement to ensure materials are delivered on schedule and project requirements are met.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on SAP purchasing experience, a strong background in direct or project procurement, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to effectively coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

This is a hybrid position requiring on-site work in Orlando, FL, three days per week. Candidates must be flexible to accommodate increased on-site presence if business needs change.

Key Responsibilities
Create, issue, manage, and track purchase orders within SAP.
Monitor purchase order schedules and ensure materials are procured and delivered in accordance with project timelines.
Coordinate with suppliers to obtain order confirmations, track delivery commitments, and expedite delayed materials.
Support project procurement and purchasing activities for multiple projects.
Manage supplier relationships, resolve purchasing issues, negotiate price increase requests, and address invoicing or payment discrepancies.
Work closely with project management, internal customers, and material planning teams to align purchasing priorities and material requirements.
Utilize Excel to manage purchasing data, analyze large Bills of Materials (BOMs), track orders, and prepare procurement reports.
Monitor supplier performance, quality requirements, and delivery schedules.
Maintain accurate procurement documentation and ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
Coordinate with logistics teams regarding transportation and customs requirements.
Prepare weekly procurement and schedule progress reports.
Identify potential supply chain delays and proactively resolve issues to minimize project disruptions.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of direct procurement, purchasing, or buyer experience.
Hands-on SAP purchasing/buyer experience, including transactional purchasing activities.
Demonstrated experience with purchase order creation, processing, tracking, and management.
Background in project procurement or project purchasing, preferably supporting multiple projects.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including:

Pivot Tables
VLOOKUPs
Managing and analyzing large data sets and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Procurement tracking and reporting
Experience with supplier follow-up, delivery tracking, and expediting materials.
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex business environment.
Ability to work on-site in Orlando, FL, three days per week, with flexibility for increased on-site attendance if business needs change.