Buyer II - Electronic Components

Position Title

Buyer II – Electrical Components

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

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.