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Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for securing favorable terms, managing supplier relationships, and reducing risks and costs while ensuring the delivery and quality of products. You will utilize your analytical skills to evaluate quotes, analyze the total cost of ownership, and use ERP tools to monitor procurement KPIs. Your role will involve clear communication with engineering, planning, quality, and finance teams to ensure specifications, timelines, and budgets are aligned.

Responsibilities

+ Negotiate and manage supplier relationships to secure favorable terms.

+ Reduce risk and cost while ensuring product delivery and quality.

+ Analyze quotes and evaluate total cost of ownership.

+ Use ERP tools to monitor procurement KPIs.

+ Communicate cross-functionally with engineering, planning, quality, and finance teams.

Essential Skills

+ Procurement

+ Purchase order management

+ ERP proficiency

+ Aerospace purchasing experience

+ Contract negotiations

+ Analytical skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 5 years of buying experience in the aerospace industry (rockets and satellites)

+ Proficiency in ERP and Excel

+ Experience in contract negotiations

Work Environment

This position is based on-site in Hawthorne, where you will be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The role involves engaging with cutting-edge aerospace projects, requiring hands-on involvement and precise attention to detail.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hawthorne, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Buyer who excels in negotiation and supplier management. The ideal candidate will secure favorable terms, manage supplier relationships, and reduce risk and cost while ensuring high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to secure favorable terms and reduce costs.Maintain and enhance supplier relationships to ensure delivery and quality standards are met.Analyze quotes and evaluate the total cost of ownership using ERP tools.Monitor procurement KPIs and ensure cost awareness.Facilitate clear communication with engineering, planning, quality, and finance teams to align specifications, timelines, and budgets.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hawthorne,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.