Buyer II

Job Description:

DPP is seeking a Buyer II for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace industry.

Work location: Onsite in Merritt Island, FL
Duration: 6 months
Terms: W2 contract

Position summary:

The Buyer II for Electronic Components is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers supporting the procurement of electronic components, EEE parts (electrical, electronic, and electromechanical), printed circuit boards, and related services required for aerospace production and development programs.
The Buyer owns the full procurement lifecycle—from requisition through invoice payment—while ensuring cost, quality, schedule, and technical requirements are achieved in support of the client&39;s mission.

Key responsibilities:

Manage supplier and distributor relationships supporting electronic component and EEE parts 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.
Manage component lead times, allocation challenges, lifecycle status (EOL/obsolescence), and supply continuity risks.
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 electronic components, EEE parts, semiconductors, passives, connectors, or printed circuit boards.
Experience negotiating contracts and purchase orders.
Knowledge of supplier management and procurement best practices.
Familiarity with component lifecycle management, lead-time mitigation, and supply chain risk.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Working knowledge of component datasheets, BOMs, specifications, and technical documentation.
Understanding of AS9100 quality standards.

Preferred (nice to have) qualifications:

Electronic component procurement experience (semiconductors, passives, PCBs, connectors, EEE parts).
Knowledge of counterfeit-mitigation practices and authorized distribution channels.
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-reliability electronics manufacturing industry experience.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Jacquelyn at Jacquelyn.Kanedppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00628).

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

Job Ident #: 26-00628

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

DPP® specializes in placing highly qualified information technology professionals in both contingent and direct hire opportunities in private industries such as healthcare, insurance, banking, utilities, energy, manufacturing, federal and state government...

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Job Info

Location

Merritt Island, Florida, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/