Buyer- Aerospace / Defense Industry

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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