Buyer

Akkodis; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 77,366,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer in Glendale, Arizona to support a high-volume aerospace and defense procurement environment. You will manage the full procurement lifecycle from requisitions to PO administration, conduct supplier source selections, and negotiate pricing and terms while ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of purchasing experience in aerospace or government contracting, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and experience with SAP or

Qualifications

• 6+ years of purchasing/procurement/government sourcing experience, especially in aerospace/defense.
• Experience supporting government purchasing with FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Ability to conduct market research, supplier sourcing, and competitive bid evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full procurement lifecycle from requisition review to PO award and administration.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms with suppliers.
• Prepare procurement summaries and bid evaluations; document price reasonableness and maintain audit-ready files.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and internal policies; work with SAP/ERP systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a buyer for one of our clients in Glendale, Arizona.

Rate Range: $27.00/hour to $30.00/hour; the rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to support a high-volume aerospace and defense procurement organization. This role is responsible for managing complex procurement activities, conducting supplier source selections, negotiating pricing and contractual terms, and ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and internal procurement policies.

The Senior Buyer will independently execute the full procurement lifecycle, from requisition review through purchase order award and administration, while supporting government and military aerospace programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, negotiation, and supplier management skills, along with experience documenting price reasonableness, maintaining audit-ready procurement files, and working within SAP or other ERP systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6+ years of purchasing, procurement, subcontract management, or government sourcing experience, preferably within aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government purchasing activities in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and customer contractual requirements.
• Conduct market research, supplier sourcing, and competitive bid evaluations in accordance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Review and process purchase requisitions and develop solicitation and request-for-quote (RFQ) packages.
• Analyze supplier proposals, quotations, and technical requirements to support procurement decisions.
• Prepare procurement summaries, source selection documentation, sole-source justifications, and competitive bid evaluations.
• Perform price and cost analysis utilizing adequate price competition, historical pricing, market research, and other approved methodologies.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contractual terms with suppliers to achieve best value outcomes.
• Issue, administer, and monitor purchase orders and subcontract modifications throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready procurement documentation suitable for government and customer reviews.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations, procurement compliance requirements, and government contracting practices.
• Experience using SAP and/or other ERP systems for procurement and purchasing activities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume procurement environment with minimal supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers