Aerospace Buyer

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 Defenseprocurement/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?