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Contract Consultant - Aerospace Buyer through Third Party InternationalLocation: North Hollywood, CA, USAContract Type: Consultant (Contract) Full time, 40 hours/weekCompany: Third Party International (TPI)Job Overview: Third Party International (TPI), a leader in supply chain consulting services for Aerospace suppliers, is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Aerospace Buyer to join our team as a Contract Consultant. The Purchasing Specialist will play a critical role in acquiring goods and services, ensuring top quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery. This role is essential in managing relationships with suppliers while supporting TPI&rsquo;s clients through a high level of operational excellence.If you&rsquo;re a proactive professional with a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of a top-tier Aerospace client.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Supplier Sourcing &amp; Selection: Identify and recommend top suppliers based on quality, capability, capacity, and pricing. Develop bidder lists and issue formal requests for quotations or proposals.</li><li>Contract &amp; Price Negotiation: Negotiate terms, including pricing, delivery, and payment schedules, to ensure that customer requirements are met. Use various strategies depending on competitive, single, or sole source situations.</li><li>Supplier Management: Evaluate supplier capabilities, and monitor performance to ensure adherence to contract terms. Resolve supplier performance issues related to delivery or quality.</li><li>Process Improvement: Apply continuous improvement methodologies to internal processes and supplier systems to drive efficiencies and cost savings.</li><li>Contract Administration: Manage procurement contracts from negotiation through completion, including handling disputes, quality discrepancies, and contractual adjustments.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field. Certification in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS is preferred.</li><li>Experience: 6+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management, ideally in highly technical fields such as aerospace or medical. Preference will also be given to candidates that have worked with a high mix of parts and have an aerospace or medical device background.</li><li>Skills: Expertise in supplier risk management, MRP systems, and proficiency in blueprint and drawing reading. Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills are a must.</li><li>Technical Acumen: Experience with purchasing systems such as SAP is highly desired. Experience with technical industries is a plus. Background in castings, specifically investment castings is a plus.</li></ul>What We Offer:<ul><li>Competitive contract rates based on experience and market factors. Typically $45-55/hr.</li><li>Opportunity to work with top-tier clients in technical and high-stakes industries.</li></ul>Interested candidates: Please apply through LinkedIn or send your resume to info@thirdparty.biz with the subject line &quot;Aerospace Buyer - Contract Consultant.&quot;About Third Party International (TPI):TPI specializes in providing consulting solutions to Aerospace suppliers, improving operational efficiency and driving supplier performance. We offer innovative solutions to optimize supply chain management and boost client success.Job Type: ContractWork Location: In personJob Type: Full-timePay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hourWork Location: In person

Aerospace Buyer

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Aerospace Buyer