Tactical Buyer II

JOB TITLE: Tactical Buyer II
LOCATION: Kent, WA or Merritt Island, FL (Onsite)
DURATION: 6 Months
PAY RANGE: $39 - $59/hr. (Based on location)

TOP 3 SKILLS:

• Previous experience in tactical buying/procurement with responsibility for end-to-end purchasing activities
• Manufacturing or production environment experience combined with government contracts procurement experience (FAR/DFARS familiarity)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, including pricing, terms, and performance management with suppliers

Company:
Our client, a leading aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company, is currently recruiting for a Tactical Buyer II to join their innovative and rapidly growing team.

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

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 flow downs, and schedule
• Working understanding of AS9100 standards
• Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications, drawings, & statements of work
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, 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:

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

Education:

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

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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