Buyer II

Job Title: Tooling Buyer II Location: Merritt Island, FL Job Type: Contract Hours: 40/week Pay Rate: $46.26 - $49.35/hour The Buyer II - Tooling is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers supporting the procurement of tooling, manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and related services required for aerospace production and development programs. This contract role owns the full procurement lifecycle-from requisition through invoice payment-while ensuring cost, quality, schedule, and technical requirements are achieved in support of the team mission. Responsibilities include:

• Manage supplier relationships supporting tooling, manufacturing equipment, and production support 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing tooling, manufacturing equipment, fixtures, capital equipment, or industrial services.
• Experience negotiating contracts and purchase orders.
• Knowledge of supplier management and procurement best practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of AS9100 quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tooling procurement experience (manufacturing, fabrication, machining, production tooling).
• 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-volume manufacturing industry experience.

If you are interested, please apply via the 'apply now' link provided. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract/temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments in the engineering, IT, and professional fields. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed or more information, please visit our website at "Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws." Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. We consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law