Buyer II - Electronic Components

Job Description

Position Title: Buyer II - Electrical Components

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Buyer with our client in Merritt Island, FL.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier and distributor relationships supporting electronic component and EEE parts requirements.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, conduct price and cost analyses, and develop negotiation strategies.
• Negotiate and administer purchase orders, long-term agreements (LTAs), and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Drive procurement activities from requisition creation through receipt, invoice resolution, and final payment.
• Manage component lead times, allocation challenges, lifecycle status (EOL/obsolescence), and supply continuity risks.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Quality teams to support production schedules and program objectives.
• Ensure suppliers meet delivery, quality, technical, and cost requirements.
• Support supplier performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze procurement data and develop metrics to support business decisions.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience sourcing electronic components, EEE parts, semiconductors, passives, connectors, or printed circuit boards.
• Experience negotiating contracts and purchase orders.
• Knowledge of supplier management and procurement best practices.
• Familiarity with component lifecycle management, lead-time mitigation, and supply chain risk.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Working knowledge of component datasheets, BOMs, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of AS9100 quality standards.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Electronic component procurement experience (semiconductors, passives, PCBs, connectors, EEE parts).
• Knowledge of counterfeit-mitigation practices and authorized distribution channels.
• Full-cycle sourcing and negotiation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Strong supplier management and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Prior aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing industry experience.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Location:
  
  Merritt Island, FL.
• Pay Rate: $46-$50/hr.
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Meet Your Recruiter

Laura Duarte

I have been in Technical Recruiting for over 20 years. I specialize in hiring people for technology, engineering, manufacturing, and operations jobs for various exciting industries nationwide, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, space/aerospace/avionics, and nuclear-clean energy. I will listen to you and guide you through the entire job application and interviewing process in a fun and clearly communicated way. My philosophy has always been to be an enthusiastic learner of new technologies and keep the big picture in mind while continuing to be honest, organized, and proactive.

I am passionate about helping others find an exciting and fulfilling job that aligns with their goals. I am diversity-focused and especially love helping under-represented folks & Veterans into STEM careers. I approach every job seeker with empathy, equity, and respect.