Aerospace Buyer

Position: Buyer (Aerospace)

Location: Kent, WA Huntsville, AL Melbourne, FL

Duration: 3 Months

About the Role

Our client's Supply Chain team is hiring a Buyer to own procurement execution across aerospace programs — from requisition through final payment. You'll keep production materials on time, on budget, and to spec, and your work directly supports safe human spaceflight. Passion for the mission is required.

What You'll Do

Own the full procurement cycle: requisition → PO → delivery → invoice resolution

Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, run cost analysis, build negotiation strategies, and lead formal negotiations

Construct contracting vehicles: long-range procurement agreements, sourcing partnerships, continuous improvement initiatives

Expedite late parts, clean up PRs, communicate bids with suppliers, and status program requirements daily

Manage supplier relationships — chase unresponsive vendors, close communication gaps, resolve delivery risk

Interpret engineering data (specs, source control drawings) and apply FAR/DFAR/SOX compliance

Maintain compliant files, track program metrics, and build processes that scale

What You'll Bring

5+ years buying in Aerospace or Defense procurement/contract management

Hands-on sourcing across commodities — RFQs, supplier down-selects, formal negotiations

Experience with machined parts or avionics

Working knowledge of engineering specs/source control drawings and AS9100 standards

Strong analytical chops — data-driven, metrics-minded, critical thinker

Proven ability to multitask, hit tight deadlines, and define process in ambiguous environments

Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee

Nice to Have

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Pre-Screen Questions

1.Tell me about a time a part was late — what was the situation and how did you mitigate the schedule risk?

2.Tell me about a time a supplier was unresponsive — how did you solve the communication gap?

3.What experience do you have sourcing across different commodities — RFQs and down-selecting suppliers?