Procurement Buyer

Title: Buyer – Aerospace & Defense

Duration: 6+ Months Contract-to-Hire
Location: Torrance, CA 90501
Schedule: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite | 9/80 Schedule | 8:00 AM Start

**Ability to work onsite in Torrance 3 days per week.***

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Buyer II to support procurement activities within a regulated aerospace/defense environment. This role will manage supplier sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, purchase orders, cost/price analysis, contract compliance, and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials, components, and services supporting defense programs.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs and evaluate supplier responses.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and contractual requirements.
• Perform cost and price analysis and supplier evaluations.
• Manage supplier performance, delivery, quality, and issue resolution.
• Maintain procurement documentation supporting CPSR/DCMA compliance.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Maintain purchasing and supplier data within Oracle ERP.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Finance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in procurement/purchasing, preferably aerospace, defense, government contracting, or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Oracle ERP experience – required.
• CPSR experience – required.
• Experience working with DCMA requirements/oversight – required.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS procurement requirements.
• Experience with RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, purchase orders, supplier management, and cost/price analysis.
• Strong communication, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field preferred.

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