Sr Buyer (277757)

"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.