Buyer

Supply Chain Buyer Industry: Defense / Aerospace | Location: Hawthorne, CA (Full in office to start) | Duration: Temp, possible temp to hire | Pay: $32-$40/hour Position Overview A rapidly growing company within the defense and aerospace industry is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer to support increased operational demand. This role is open due to growth and will help fill an immediate bandwidth gap within the supply chain team. This is a highly tactical, execution-focused position operating in firefighting mode, ideal for someone who thrives in urgency, supplier follow-up, and production-driven environments. Tactical Buying & Order Management Create and release purchase orders based on MRP signals and production needs Maintain open order, past-due, and shortage reports Adjust purchase orders and priorities as production requirements shift Expediting & Past-Due Recovery Identify late and at-risk shipments and drive recovery actions Communicate directly with suppliers to obtain firm commitment dates Coordinate partial shipments, alternate sourcing, or expedited freight when necessary Escalate critical shortages with clear recommendations and impact analysis Inbound Logistics Coordination Partner with logistics teams and carriers to ensure shipment execution Resolve missed pickups, transit delays, and documentation issues Track shipments from supplier dock to final receipt Production & Stakeholder Support Serve as point of contact for inbound constrained materials Communicate shortages and recovery plans to planning and operations teams Required Qualifications 2-5 years of tactical buying, expediting, or supply chain operations experience Experience in the Defense/Aerospace industry preferred Bachelor's degree required (Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred, but degree field is flexible) Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables required) Strong follow-up skills and sense of urgency Ability to prioritize and pivot in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment Team-oriented mindset Preferred Qualifications Experience in defense or highly regulated manufacturing environments Experience supporting high-volume operations ERP system experience (NetSuite preferred) EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco