Facilities Buyer II

Job Description

Position Title: Facilities Buyer II

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Facilities Buyer with our client in Merritt Island, FL

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support facilities operations, maintenance, and capital improvement projects across client sites.
• Ensure facilities program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the operational needs of client.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote, perform price analyses in support of proposals, and develop negotiation strategies for facilities goods and services.
• Construct various contracting types for major facilities procurement activities, including service agreements, construction contracts, long-range procurement agreements, and sourcing partnerships.
• Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and resolve issues within this process.
• Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)) for facilities categories such as MRO, building services, and equipment.
• Support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved.
• Ensure delivery of facilities materials, equipment, and services that are on time, within budget, and meet quality and safety requirements.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or similar with minimum 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge and experience in procurement and supplier management, preferably within facilities, MRO, or indirect categories.
• Understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience with negotiating and managing multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), and service-based agreements.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload.
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and successfully balancing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills; data driven with experience in establishing and tracking procurement metrics.
• Must have top-notch people and communication skills.
• Familiarity with facilities-related compliance and safety standards (e.g., OSHA) and supplier qualification processes.
• Ability to read and interpret facilities-related documentation such as statements of work, equipment specifications, and building drawings.
• Prior experience purchasing for facilities, real estate, construction, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience procuring building services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), MRO supplies, or capital equipment.
• Experience with import/export (ITAR/EAR) regulations.
  
  
  

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Facilities Management (FMP/CFM) Certification.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, SharePoint, or CMMS platforms.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Merritt Island, FL (Onsite)
• Pay Rate: $39-$41/hr
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C.
• 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.