Buyer II

Position Title Buyer II Position Description Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Buyer with our client in Merritt Island, FL. Job Responsibilities Manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support the external development of various spaceflight systems. Ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs of client. Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote, perform price analyses in support of proposals, and develop negotiation strategies. Construct various contracting types for major procurement activities, including long range procurement agreements and sourcing partnerships. Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and resolve issues within this process. Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)). Support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved. Ensure delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget, and meet technical performance requirements. Job Qualifications Knowledge and experience in procurement and supplier management. Understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Experience with negotiating and managing multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M) and cost type (CPFF, CPIF). Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload. Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and successfully balancing priorities. Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics. Working understanding of AS9100 standards. Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications & source control drawings. Preferred Job Qualifications Prior experience in the Space or Aerospace industry. Experience with Avionics or Fluids components. Experience with import/export (ITAR/EAR) regulations. Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, SharePoint. Job Details Job Type: Contract Location: Merritt Island, FL or Kent, WA Pay Rate: $52-$68/hr. ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required. Benefits Package Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr