Aerospace Buyer

HireTalent; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

Our client in Huntsville is seeking a Buyer to own procurement execution across aerospace programs from requisition through final payment. You will keep production materials on time, on budget, and to spec, directly supporting spaceflight missions.

The role emphasizes RFQ/RFP preparation, cost analysis, negotiations, and compliance with FAR/DFAR/SOX. A minimum of 5+ years in aerospace buying is required, with experience in machined parts or avionics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years buying in Aerospace or Defense.
• Experience with RFQs, supplier down-selects, and formal negotiations.
• Experience with machined parts or avionics.
• Working knowledge of engineering specs/source control drawings and AS9100 standards.
• Strong analytical chops and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in ambiguous environments.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible status.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, run cost analyses and lead negotiations.
• Construct contracting vehicles including long-range procurement agreements and partnerships.
• Expedite late parts and manage supplier communications daily.
• Interpret engineering data and apply FAR/DFAR/SOX compliance.
• Maintain compliant files and track program metrics.

Skills

Aerospace procurement

RFQ/RFP management

Negotiation

Sourcing strategies

Data analysis

FAR/DFAR compliance

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Duration: 3 Months

About the Role

Our client's Supply Chain team is hiring a Buyer to own procurement execution across aerospace programs — from requisition through final payment. You'll keep production materials on time, on budget, and to spec, and your work directly supports safe human spaceflight. Passion for the mission is required.

What You'll Do

Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, run cost analysis, build negotiation strategies, and lead formal negotiations

Construct contracting vehicles: long-range procurement agreements, sourcing partnerships, continuous improvement initiatives

Expedite late parts, clean up PRs, communicate bids with suppliers, and status program requirements daily

Interpret engineering data (specs, source control drawings) and apply FAR/DFAR/SOX compliance

Maintain compliant files, track program metrics, and build processes that scale

What You'll Bring

5+ years buying in Aerospace or Defense procurement/contract management

Hands-on sourcing across commodities — RFQs, supplier down-selects, formal negotiations

Experience with machined parts or avionics

Working knowledge of engineering specs/source control drawings and AS9100 standards

Strong analytical chops — data-driven, metrics-minded, critical thinker

Proven ability to multitask, hit tight deadlines, and define process in ambiguous environments

Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee

Nice to Have

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Pre-Screen Questions

1.Tell me about a time a part was late — what was the situation and how did you mitigate the schedule risk?

2.Tell me about a time a supplier was unresponsive — how did you solve the communication gap?

3.What experience do you have sourcing across different commodities — RFQs and down-selecting suppliers?