Temporary Buyer Specialist (Aerospace Industry)

Job Description

Job Description

Temporary Buyer Specialist (Aerospace Industry)

Location: Whippany, NJ

Employment Type: Temporary (3 Months – Potential for Direct Hire)

Shift / Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay Rate: $35.00 – $38.00 / hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Buyer Specialist with a strong background in the aerospace industry to join our client's team in Whippany, NJ for a 3-month contract (with potential for permanent hire).

In this role, you will manage procurement operations for critical components, materials, and services to support high-precision manufacturing. You will work closely with trusted suppliers and internal teams to ensure strict compliance, high quality, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing: Purchase products, raw materials, and specialized services to support aerospace production schedules.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and monitor aerospace suppliers for quality, reliability, pricing, and on-time delivery performance.
• Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings while maintaining strict quality standards.
• PO Execution: Create, issue, and manage purchase orders (POs), ensuring exact accuracy of specifications, part numbers, and documentation.
• Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels and plan timely replenishing to avoid production delays, shortages, or overstock.
• Order Tracking & Logistics: Track order statuses, expedite critical shipments, and follow up proactively on delayed or incomplete deliveries.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal production, quality, engineering, and finance teams.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Resolve vendor issues regarding quality, quantity, or delivery discrepancies in compliance with industry quality standards.
• Compliance & Records: Maintain accurate purchasing records, compliance documentation, and audit trails in accordance with company policies and aerospace regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 1–3+ years of purchasing or buying experience within the Aerospace industry (or closely related high-spec manufacturing sector) required.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with aerospace quality standards, supply chain requirements, and vendor compliance.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong Negotiation: Proven ability to negotiate favorable terms and build strong vendor relationships.
• Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organization skills and high attention to detail for handling complex technical specifications.
• Problem Solver: Excellent communication skills with a track record of resolving supplier and delivery issues effectively.

\nCompany Description

PrideStaff is a national staffing service founded in 1978 with over 80 locations nationwide. We are currently expanding with a new office in East Hanover and are looking for individuals to share our mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most. Professionals who are client service driven, goal orientated, organized and have an internal drive for success possess the qualities to be successful with PrideStaff. Additionally:

•\tClients and candidates consistently rate PrideStaff among the top recruiting firms within the staffing industry based on Net Promoter Score (NPS) data
•\tPrideStaff provides comprehensive training to Staffing Consultants on our proven sales, recruiting and staffing processes
•\tWe help our Staffing Consultants succeed with leading edge recruiting technology and performance improvement programs
•\tWe offer one of the most unique and competitive compensation plans in the Staffing and Recruiting industry

Company Description

PrideStaff is a national staffing service founded in 1978 with over 80 locations nationwide. We are currently expanding with a new office in East Hanover and are looking for individuals to share our mission: Consistently provide client experiences focused on what they value most. Professionals who are client service driven, goal orientated, organized and have an internal drive for success possess the qualities to be successful with PrideStaff. Additionally:\r\n\r\n•\tClients and candidates consistently rate PrideStaff among the top recruiting firms within the staffing industry based on Net Promoter Score (NPS) data\r\n•\tPrideStaff provides comprehensive training to Staffing Consultants on our proven sales, recruiting and staffing processes\r\n•\tWe help our Staffing Consultants succeed with leading edge recruiting technology and performance improvement programs\r\n•\tWe offer one of the most unique and competitive compensation plans in the Staffing and Recruiting industry