Buyer II

Position Title: Buyer II
Location: Merritt Island, FL 32953
Type: Contract

1. Why are you interested in joining this organization?

2. What aspect of the company’s mission or products most excites you?

3. How do you typically manage change in the workplace?

4. What is the biggest organizational or process change you’ve helped implement?

5. Describe a time you had to perform effectively under pressure.

The Buyer II plays a critical role in supporting supply chain and procurement operations for advanced engineering and manufacturing programs. This position manages supplier relationships, executes sourcing strategies, and ensures timely, cost-effective delivery of materials and components that meet quality, performance, and compliance requirements. The Buyer II owns the full procurement lifecycle—from requisition creation through invoice payment—and partners closely with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.

• Manage and direct suppliers and internal stakeholders to support production and development programs.

• Ensure program requirements are prioritized and executed to meet operational schedules and business objectives.

• Prepare and issue RFPs/RFQs, perform price analyses, and develop negotiation strategies.

• Construct and manage procurement contracts, including long-range agreements and sourcing partnerships.

• Oversee the entire procurement lifecycle, resolving issues from requisition to final payment.

• Lead identification, negotiation, and execution of strategic supplier agreements (e.g., LTAs).

• Support organizational procurement strategies and ensure alignment with broader company objectives.

• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of production materials that meet technical and quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field with 5+ years of supply chain experience,
  or Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.

• Strong background in procurement and supplier management.

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and government contracting principles.

• Experience negotiating and managing multiple contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPIF).

• Proven ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and adapt to changing priorities.

• Strong analytical and data-driven approach with the ability to establish and track performance metrics.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Working knowledge of AS9100 standards and familiarity with engineering data such as specifications and source control drawings.

• Experience within aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of Avionics or Fluids components.

• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR export regulations.

• Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or PMP.

• Experience using Deltek Costpoint, Jira, and SharePoint.