Location
Merritt Island FL
Position Id
SN buyer 1 merrit island
Job Type
Contract Full-Time
Date Posted
11/13/2025

Job Title: Buyer II
Location: Merrit Island, FL (Onsite)
Contract Duration: Through June 1, 2026 (with possibility of extension and/or conversion to perm)

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Buyer II to join our operations and procurement team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong negotiation, supplier management, and purchasing experience, particularly in fast-paced and technically driven industries. You will play a key role in coordinating purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of materials critical to program success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the purchasing of materials, services, and products to meet program requirements.

  • Collaborate with program leads to identify long-lead materials and support sourcing decisions.

  • Prepare and process purchase orders using Coupa and Costpoint software.

  • Manage supplier orders, monitor backlog, track order status, and adjust schedules as needed.

  • Partner with logistics to ensure cost-effective and timely deliveries.

  • Ensure compliance with purchasing, storage, and transportation requirements.

  • Monitor supplier performance and prepare reports for leadership review.

  • Resolve discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, invoices, and supplier payments.

  • Expedite materials for shortage management and coordinate returns for discrepant materials.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.

  • 5+ years of tactical-level purchasing experience.

  • Aerospace/defense industry experience preferred.

  • APICS, CPM, CPSM, or CSCP certification is a plus.

  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

  • Experience with ERP systems (Coupa, Costpoint preferred).

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

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