Buyer

SSi People; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI People in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Buyer to lead indirect procurement across COTS products, ET/IT hardware, and aerospace-related goods. You will leverage supplier-management and ERP procurement experience to drive value in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include end-to-end procurement, RFQs/RFPs, supplier coordination, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. This on-site role requires strong negotiation and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of procurement/purchasing experience, preferably indirect buying.
• Experience procuring COTS products and IT/hardware.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle for indirect materials and services, including requisitions, purchase orders, sourcing, and supplier coordination.
• Issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate proposals, and support bid analysis to drive value and cost effectiveness.
• Procure standard COTS products, IT hardware, and aerospace-related materials/services per internal specs.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, resolve supplier issues, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Job Title

Buyer

Location

Melbourne, Florida (On-Site)

Job Summary

We are supporting a high-impact procurement opportunity for an experienced professional who can manage indirect purchasing across COTS products, ET/IT hardware, and aerospace-related goods and services. This role is an excellent fit for someone who brings strong supplier management, negotiation, and ERP/procurement system experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for indirect materials and services, including requisitions, purchase orders, sourcing, and supplier coordination.
• Issue RFQs and RFPs, evaluate supplier proposals, and support competitive bid analysis to help drive value and cost effectiveness.
• Procure standard COTS products, ET/IT hardware, and aerospace-related materials or services while aligning with internal specifications and requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, resolve supplier issues, and support compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of procurement/purchasing experience, preferably in an indirect buying capacity.
• Demonstrated experience procuring COTS products and IT/technology hardware.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About SSI People

With over 26 years of industry experience, SSI People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.

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