Tooling Buyer II

Job Description:

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

Work location: Merritt Island or Melbourne, FL
Duration: 6 months
Terms: W2 contract

Position summary:

The Tooling Buyer II 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 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 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:

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.

Preferred (nice to have) qualifications:

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.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Benjamin at Benjamin.Wansleydppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00622).

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 #: 26-00622

Company Details

DP Professionals

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

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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/