Buyer

Location: West Melbourne FL

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months
• Pay Rate: $54.31 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This role is seeking an experienced Indirect Buyer (Contractor) to support procurement operations. This role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement of indirect materials and services with specialized focus on standard Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products Engineering Technology/Information Technology (ET/IT) hardware and aerospace-related goods and services. The ideal candidate will bring strong negotiation skills supplier management experience and the ability to navigate complex procurement requirements in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Procurement & Sourcing

• Execute the full procurement lifecycle for indirect categories including COTS products ET/IT hardware and aerospace materials/services
• Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Source evaluate and select suppliers based on cost quality delivery and service criteria
• Issue Requests for Quote (RFQs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and conduct competitive bid analyses

Standard COTS Procurement

• Manage procurement of standard commercial off-the-shelf products across multiple categories
• Identify opportunities for catalog buying and standardization to drive efficiency
• Maintain relationships with COTS distributors and manufacturers

ET/IT Hardware Procurement

• Procure engineering technology and information technology hardware including computing equipment networking components peripherals and test equipment
• Coordinate with IT and engineering stakeholders to understand technical specifications and requirements
• Ensure hardware procurement aligns with security compatibility and lifecycle management requirements

Aerospace Procurement

• Support procurement of aerospace-related materials components and services
• Navigate specialized requirements including quality certifications traceability and compliance standards relevant to aerospace applications
• Coordinate with engineering and quality teams on technical and compliance specifications

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply and competitive pricing
• Negotiate pricing terms and conditions to achieve cost savings and value
• Resolve supplier issues including quality concerns delivery delays and invoice discrepancies
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure timely fulfillment

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies contractual requirements and applicable regulations
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation
• Support audit activities and reporting requirements

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (e.g. SAP Oracle Coupa)
• Excellent analytical communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience procuring COTS products and IT/technology hardware

• Experience in aerospace defense or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and procurement compliance requirements
• Professional certification (e.g. CPM CPSM or equivalent)
• Experience with strategic sourcing and category management

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business or related field or equivalent experience

• 5 years of procurement/purchasing experience preferably in an indirect buying capacity

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client operates in the aerospace defense and space exploration industry supporting some of the most technically demanding procurement environments in the world. With operations spanning aerospace hubs across the United States the organization employs buyers procurement specialists tooling buyers and supply chain professionals who manage complex supplier relationships government contracting requirements and high-compliance purchasing lifecycles across a broad range of categories.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-13034

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