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Job Title: Procurement Specialist II

Department: Operations

Reports to: Director of Procurement and Vendor Management

Location: Palm Bay, FL

Company Overview:

Established in 1973, Dynatech International is a Commercial and Defense supply chain company providing long term, complex procurement, engine overhaul, rotable and repair management services, manufacturing, and kitting solutions across land, air, sea, and space programs. Dynatech’s proprietary database, the Defense Logistics Management System (DLMS®), empowers us to mitigate supply chain risk, and provide quality supply chain solutions in a cost-effective manner that enhances operational readiness for over 2,000 weapons systems and platforms.

THIS IS AN ON-SITE POSITION IN PALM BAY

Position Overview:

The Procurement Specialist II is a critical role responsible for identifying, researching, and evaluating sources of products necessary for client quotations, contracts, and procurement activities. This position requires expertise in sourcing hard-to-find, obsolete, and end-of-life products, particularly for defense and aerospace platforms. In addition to ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, the Procurement Specialist II develops innovative supply chain solutions to address complex challenges, optimizes vendor relationships, and ensures full compliance with industry regulations, including FAR, DFAR, and ITAR. This role also plays a key part in driving long-term business partnerships and maintaining the continuity of supply chains across critical platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase high-quality merchandise at the most competitive prices and in the correct quantities.
• Prepare purchase orders, submit RFQs, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Respond timely to RFQs assigned by Level III Procurement Specialists.
• Leverage available tools to analyze quoted pricing, ensuring competitiveness within the marketplace.
• Assess suppliers based on cost, delivery reliability, and adherence to required certifications, ensuring compliance with clients' quality standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry-specific vendors.
• Develop innovative supply chain solutions, including sourcing viable alternatives and identifying contract manufacturing options, especially for out-of-production products.
• Identify supply chain opportunities and target manufacturers based on client needs and market trends.
• Comprehend certification requirements for parts sourced for aviation and space platforms, as well as documentation standards applicable to other supported platforms.
• Ensure compliance with paperwork and certification standards across the client base, with strong understanding of client quality requirements, including FAI, FAT, and DFAR requirements.
• Understand shelf requirements and when they apply.
• Negotiate favorable terms with key suppliers to drive consolidation efforts and strengthen Dynatech’s value proposition. Develop and secure distribution agreements by articulating the strategic benefits and long-term value of partnering with Dynatech.
• Maintain sourcing proficiency across two to four product platforms.
• Maintain and review records of purchased items.
• Source inventory lists from existing and potential vendors to expand and maintain our online virtual inventory.
• Actively contribute to departmental and company-wide improvement initiatives.
• Any other responsibilities or duties as assigned.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in product sourcing, particularly in one or more of the following platforms: aviation, seagoing vessels, or military land vehicles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong background in sourcing hard-to-find legacy military and commercial land vehicle or aviation parts, with familiarity with NSNs.
• Proficiency in using inventory locating databases such as ILS, Parts Base, and Haystack.
• Significant exposure to FAR/DFAR regulations and export compliance.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industries is preferred.
• Engineering or technical background is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle high pressure situations with changing priorities.
• Strong understanding of business operations with the ability to identify improvement opportunities and demonstrate the value of recommendations.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, & life insurance, and 401k Retirement plan.