Procurement Specialist

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:

• Bachelors 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.

Skills:

• Negotiation

• Invoice management

• Supplier issue resolution

• Delivery management
  
  If qualified interested and available please email a copy of your resume to
  
  Stephanie Narlesky
  Comcentric Inc
  Senior Recruiter