Vaco Recruiter Services
Buyer- Aerospace/Defense Industry
Vaco Recruiter Services, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
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
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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
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