Buyer

The Ash Group; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 55,689,480 - 79,315,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with 100% immediate vesting

Job summary

The Ash Group is seeking a Tooling Buyer for an innovative aerospace client in Merritt Island or Melbourne, FL. This position entails managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts for tooling and manufacturing equipment. The role offers a pay rate of $49 per hour, plus benefits including medical, dental, and a matched 401(k) plan after six months.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement practices and supplier management. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing tooling, manufacturing equipment, fixtures, capital equipment, or industrial services.
• Experience negotiating contracts and purchase orders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships supporting tooling and production requirements.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, conduct price analyses, and develop negotiation strategies.
• Negotiate and administer purchase orders and long-term agreements.

Skills

Sourcing tooling and manufacturing equipment

Negotiating contracts and purchase orders

Supplier management and procurement practices

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Engineering drawings and specifications knowledge

Understanding of AS9100 quality standards

Job description

US Citizens or Green Cards Only. No C2C or 3rd Parties

Summary

The Ash Group is hiring a Tooling Buyer for our client, an innovative aerospace company developing reliable and cost-effective technologies for commercial spaceflight. This is a 6-month contract working in Merritt Island or Melbourne, FL (Onsite) and offering a pay rate of $49 per hour based on skillset.

• Compensation: Up to $49/hr W2
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
• Duration: 6-month contract
• Location: Merritt Island or Melbourne, FL (Onsite)

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Apply today if you are interested in being 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 for our client.