Aerospace Procurement Pro: Strategic Sourcing & Compliance

Rocketdyne; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne in Jupiter, FL is seeking a Procurement Specialist to execute end-to-end sourcing for defense and aerospace programs, including raw materials, components, assemblies, and services. You will support supplier selection, pricing analysis, PO administration, and supplier performance in a regulated environment.

The role emphasizes compliance with FAR/DFARS and ITAR/EAR, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, and finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years relevant procurement experience, or Graduate Degree with 2+ years of related procurement experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of related procurement experience.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Experience procuring electronic components, mechanical parts, complex assemblies, or specialized services.
• Familiarity with supplier performance management, cost analysis, and schedule risk mitigation.
• Experience supporting engineering change activity, configuration changes, and material returns.
• Working knowledge of export controls including ITAR and EAR.
• Experience using MRP/ERP tools in a production or program environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes procurement activities for raw materials, components, equipment, and services in support of defense and aerospace program requirements.
• Solicits, reviews, and analyzes supplier quotations, proposals, and bids to support sourcing decisions and cost objectives.
• Negotiates pricing, terms and conditions, and delivery commitments per company policies and program requirements.
• Issues and administers purchase orders through completion, including acknowledgements, deliveries, and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintains accurate procurement records and supports audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier negotiation

Regulatory compliance

FAR/DFARS knowledge

ITAR/EAR familiarity

MRP/ERP systems

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Rocketdyne in Jupiter, FL is seeking a Procurement Specialist to execute end-to-end sourcing for defense and aerospace programs, including raw materials, components, assemblies, and services. You will support supplier selection, pricing analysis, PO administration, and supplier performance in a regulated environment.

The role emphasizes compliance with FAR/DFARS and ITAR/EAR, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, and finance.