Buyer III

Averro
  • El Segundo, CA
  • Instant Apply
3 days ago

Job Description

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, and legal insurance.

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Buyer III for an aerospace R&D manufacturing environment which would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in direct procurement and supplier management looking to further their career in aerospace supply chain.

•      Manage tactical direct buying of COTS electronic components, connectors, and build-to-print machined parts

•      Issue RFQs, negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms, and convert requisitions into purchase orders

•      Own supplier management: follow up on commitments, drive on-time delivery, and resolve issues

•      Partner with engineering and quality on specs, traceability, and compliance

Essential Qualifications

•      5+ years of procurement experience, preferably direct buying of COTS and electronic hardware

•      Strong negotiation and supplier management skills; ERP/procurement systems and MS Office

•      Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience

Bonus Qualifications

•      Coupa and Costpoint experience; aerospace or defense background

•      CPM/CPSM certification; strategic sourcing experience

Why Averro?

Averro is a veteran-owned staffing and solutions firm connecting top talent with cutting-edge companies. With 20+ years of experience and industry-specialized recruiters in your corner, we're here to propel your career forward.

Averro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

View our privacy policy here: https://www.averro.com/legal/privacy-policy

Numbers & Facts

LocationEl Segundo, CA

Skills

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)unmatched
  • Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS)unmatched
  • Deltek Costpointunmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Electrical Componentsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Procurement Managementunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • Sourcing Strategyunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Traceabilityunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched

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