Vaco by Highspring
Buyer- Aerospace / Defense Industry
Vaco by Highspring, South San Gabriel, California, United States
Job Title : Buyer – Aerospace & Defense (6-Month Contract)
Location : Torrance, CA – Full Onsite, 5 Days / Week
Length : 6-month Contract
Pay : $35-$40 / hr
Position Overview We are working with a client in the aerospace / defense industry who is looking for a Buyer to support procurement for production and NPI programs. This role will be a 6-month contract due to growth and is fully on-site, located in Torrance. This role involves sourcing materials, managing BOMs, placing purchase orders, and supporting end-to-end procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities
Source COTS materials and support procurement agents as needed
Place and manage purchase orders, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain invoice accuracy
Support engineering change management and BOM revisions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on part selection and supplier qualification
Monitor supplier performance and mitigate supply chain risks
Maintain accurate procurement documentation and support process improvements
Qualifications
5+ years of buying / procurement experience required for role
Experience in aerospace, defense, government, or manufacturing preferred
ERP system experience (Oracle preferred) and intermediate Excel skills
Strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills
Able to work onsite in Torrance, CA, 5 days / week
Resourceful, proactive, team player
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
Experience supporting NPI or production scale-up programs
EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Location : Torrance, CA – Full Onsite, 5 Days / Week
Length : 6-month Contract
Pay : $35-$40 / hr
Position Overview We are working with a client in the aerospace / defense industry who is looking for a Buyer to support procurement for production and NPI programs. This role will be a 6-month contract due to growth and is fully on-site, located in Torrance. This role involves sourcing materials, managing BOMs, placing purchase orders, and supporting end-to-end procurement processes.
Key Responsibilities
Source COTS materials and support procurement agents as needed
Place and manage purchase orders, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain invoice accuracy
Support engineering change management and BOM revisions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on part selection and supplier qualification
Monitor supplier performance and mitigate supply chain risks
Maintain accurate procurement documentation and support process improvements
Qualifications
5+ years of buying / procurement experience required for role
Experience in aerospace, defense, government, or manufacturing preferred
ERP system experience (Oracle preferred) and intermediate Excel skills
Strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills
Able to work onsite in Torrance, CA, 5 days / week
Resourceful, proactive, team player
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
Experience supporting NPI or production scale-up programs
EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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