Sr Buyer (277757)

Job Description

Job Description

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title: Sr Buyer

Location:  Merritt Island, FL or Melbourne, FL

Duration: 6 Months

Pay range: $40/Hr to $48/Hr on W2

Job Description:

Position Overview:

• 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 client's mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required 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 (Nice-to-Have):

• 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.

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.