Supply Chain / Procurement / Buyer / Purchaser

Melbourne, FL Type: Contract | On-site Schedule: 40 Hours per Week (8 Hours per Day, Monday–Friday) Compensation: $57 to $71 per hour
We are seeking an experienced Buyer III to support procurement operations in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle for indirect materials and services, with an emphasis on Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products, Engineering Technology/Information Technology (ET/IT) hardware, and aerospace-related materials and services.
The ideal candidate will possess strong sourcing and negotiation skills, supplier management experience, and the ability to support multiple procurement initiatives while ensuring compliance with company policies and aerospace industry requirements.
Procurement & Sourcing

Execute the full procurement lifecycle for indirect materials and services.
Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and service.
Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Procurement

Manage procurement of standard Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products.
Identify opportunities to standardize purchasing through catalog buying.
Engineering Technology / IT Procurement

Procure engineering and information technology hardware including:
Computer systems
Networking equipment
Test equipment
Aerospace Procurement

Support procurement of aerospace materials, components, and specialized services.
Ensure compliance with aerospace quality requirements, certifications, and traceability standards.
Coordinate with Engineering and Quality teams regarding technical specifications and compliance requirements.
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, terms, and conditions.
Resolve supplier issues involving quality, delivery, invoicing, and performance.
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement activities support business objectives.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and procurement records.
Prepare procurement reports and purchasing metrics as required.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of 5 years of procurement or purchasing experience.
Experience purchasing indirect materials and services.
Demonstrated experience procuring Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products.
Experience purchasing Engineering Technology (ET) and Information Technology (IT) hardware.
Experience utilizing ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or similar.
Familiarity with aerospace procurement compliance and quality requirements.
Professional purchasing certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or equivalent.