Tactical Buyer

Tactical Buyer Contract Length: 6 months Approved Locations: Merritt Island, FL, Melbourne, FL or Kent, WA Work Setup: onsite Our client is a leading organization supporting highly regulated government and aerospace programs, committed to delivering quality products and services through operational excellence and strong supplier partnerships. The Tactical Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring materials, components, and services are procured efficiently to support production schedules, program milestones, and customer commitments. Tactical Buyer Responsibilities Execute tactical procurement activities for government contract programs while ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, SOX, and company policies. Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, including requisition processing, order placement, supplier follow-up, expediting, and issue resolution. Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, terms and conditions, and contract flow-down requirements to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management teams to support production requirements and program execution. Conduct supplier performance evaluations and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. Develop price analyses and price reasonableness determinations in accordance with FAR requirements. Identify supply chain risks, implement mitigation strategies, and maintain contingency plans. Maintain accurate procurement documentation and support government audits and compliance reviews. Tactical Buyer Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ years of relevant experience. Experience as a Tactical Buyer or in procurement within a manufacturing or production environment. Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, government contracting requirements, and procurement compliance. Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract administration skills. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, statements of work, and technical documentation. Experience supporting negotiations involving pricing, schedules, terms and conditions, and customer flow-down requirements. Working knowledge of AS9100 quality standards. Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet demanding deadlines. Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer. Preferred Qualifications Experience procuring avionics, machined parts, raw materials, or aerospace components. Familiarity with Certified Cost or Pricing Data requirements. Experience using Costpoint, Exostar, Windchill, SharePoint, JIRA, and Tableau. This Tactical Buyer opportunity is ideal for a procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical solutions. Successful Tactical Buyers will combine strong supplier management expertise with technical knowledge to drive operational success and support government contract performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr