A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
We are presenting an exciting opportunity for a Buyer III supporting a fast-paced aerospace environment where procurement expertise makes a direct impact. Our team is looking for an experienced purchasing professional who can manage end-to-end indirect procurement, supplier negotiations, and sourcing activities across COTS products, ET/IT hardware, and aerospace-related goods and services.
Responsibilities:
Execute the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for indirect materials and services, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, RFQs, RFPs, and competitive bid evaluations. Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and service while identifying opportunities to improve value and procurement efficiency. Procure standard COTS products and ET/IT hardware, including computing equipment, networking components, peripherals, test equipment, and other technical products. Develop and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, resolve quality, delivery, and invoice issues, and maintain accurate procurement documentation. Partner with IT, engineering, and other internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of procurement needs. Support procurement of aerospace-related materials, components, and services while adhering to applicable quality, traceability, compliance, and audit requirements.
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably supporting indirect materials and services, with Buyer experience reflected in professional work history . Demonstrated hands-on experience procuring COTS products and IT/technology hardware . Experience managing the procurement lifecycle, including requisitions, purchase orders, RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and supplier management. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills with proficiency in procurement/ERP systems such as Coupa, Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms . Ability to work on-site in Melbourne, FL and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills; experience in aerospace, defense, technical purchasing, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment is preferred .
About SSI People:
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