Tactical Buyer II Job Merritt Island area,Florida USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

DPP is seeking a Tactical Buyer for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace industry.

Work location:
Onsite in Merritt Island, Cape Canaveral, or Melbourne, FL
Duration: 6 months
Terms: W2 contract

Position overview:

The Tactical Buyer will support procurement operations for government contracts, executing strategic sourcing activities and managing supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery of materials, components, and services.
This role requires a strong blend of procurement expertise and manufacturing knowledge to effectively support program requirements while ensuring compliance with government regulations and company policies.

Key responsibilities:

Execute tactical procurement activities for government contract programs, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and other applicable regulations
Manage purchase order lifecycle from requisition through receipt, including expediting, resolving discrepancies, and supplier performance management
Leverage manufacturing background to effectively communicate technical requirements with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers while maintaining cost, quality, and schedule targets
Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program management teams to support production schedules
Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain accurate procurement records and support audit requirements for government contracts
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while developing contingency plans

Required background:

Previous experience in tactical buying/procurement
Manufacturing or production environment experience
Government contracts procurement experience (FAR/DFARS familiarity)
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

Required qualifications:

Interprets and applies company, policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards and U.S. government regulations, i.e., FAR, DFAR, SOX Compliance
Ensure timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives of the supply chain department.
Ability to write price reasonableness determinations / price analyses of all types per FAR requirements
Experience supporting negotiations of all types, including, but not limited to, pricing, terms and conditions, FAR / customer contract flowdowns, and schedule
Working understanding of AS9100 standards
Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications, drawings, & statements of work
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired qualifications:

Experience in procurement of avionics, machined parts, raw materials
Experience working in Costpoint, Exostar, Windchill, SharePoint, JIRA, Tableau
Experience working with Certified Cost or Pricing Data

Education:

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience
OR, Master's degree with 1+ years of experience in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related degree

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Steve at to learn more about this position (#26-00644).

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

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