Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Simi Valley, CA

Duration: 6+ Months

Overview:

The Buyer supports a wide range of purchasing activities, including pricing, supplier negotiations, and contract management, while ensuring compliance with government regulations and organizational procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform complex purchasing activities, including pricing analysis, volume discounts, and long-term supplier contract negotiations.
• Negotiate best terms for price, delivery, and payment while maintaining efficient PO output.
• Establish source-selection criteria and evaluate supplier quotations to determine award decisions.
• Implement formal/legal contractual documentation ensuring compliance with corporate and government requirements.
• Resolve discrepancies between PO requirements and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement laws, regulations, and policies.
• Identify issues, initiate corrective actions, and drive timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date PO data (delivery dates, pricing, change orders).
• Exercise independent judgment in significant procurement matters.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance; may require nights/weekends as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles in aerospace/manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience as a Buyer or similar procurement role.
• Ability to write specifications, prepare bid documents, and analyze bid results.
• Strong track record negotiating contracts and achieving favorable terms.
• Ability to solve complex problems using multiple data sources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management.
• Familiarity with production planning and demand forecasting.
• Experience with procurement systems such as SAP.