Aerospace Buyer II: Strategic Sourcing & Supply

Talentify; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Coverage

401(k) Plan

Pre-tax Benefits

Roth post-tax contributions

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Transportation Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer II to secure materials, tools, and services for engineering R&D through production ramp at Wallops Island, VA. You will place purchase orders, manage supplier relationships, and influence cost, quality, and delivery performance.

This contract-to-hire role requires 2+ years in purchasing, strong Excel and ERP experience, and the ability to travel up to 10%. Onsite work with aerospace-focused teams offers exposure to launch vehicles and satellite systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years purchasing and supply chain experience in manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven Buyer, Manufacturing Engineer, or related role.
• Experience with RFQ processes and supplier negotiations.
• Strong Excel data analysis and reporting skills.
• Experience with ERP purchasing modules.

Responsibilities

• Source materials and services by evaluating vendor capability, pricing, delivery performance, and reliability.
• Ensure on-time delivery to support production, engineering, and operations needs.
• Own supplier relationships as primary contact for commercial matters.
• Manage RFQ process to secure competitive bids and favorable terms.
• Collaborate with Engineering to understand procurement requirements and R&D order status.
• Provide timely status updates to material planners on purchase orders and deliveries.
• Negotiate terms to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Maintain accurate PO data within the ERP system.
• Support onboarding and qualification of new suppliers.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Purchasing experience

Supplier negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Management

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer II to secure materials, tools, and services for engineering R&D through production ramp at Wallops Island, VA. You will place purchase orders, manage supplier relationships, and influence cost, quality, and delivery performance.

This contract-to-hire role requires 2+ years in purchasing, strong Excel and ERP experience, and the ability to travel up to 10%. Onsite work with aerospace-focused teams offers exposure to launch vehicles and satellite systems.