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Buyer- Aerospace/Defense IndustryVaco by Highspring • East Pasadena, California, United States
Buyer- Aerospace / Defense Industry

Buyer- Aerospace / Defense Industry

Vaco by Highspring • East Pasadena, California, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

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

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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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 .

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    Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.
  • With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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