Buyer (#a25d)

NextDeavor; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Paid sick leave

Job summary

NextDeavor is seeking a Buyer for a contract assignment in West Hollywood, CA to secure quality parts and services and keep manufacturing lines running on schedule. The role covers September through December 2026 and involves bidding, supplier management, and delivery coordination onsite from 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday.

You will work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, initiate purchase orders, and leverage EDI/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of purchasing/procurement experience.
• Aerospace industry experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Knowledge of purchasing and negotiation methods, procurement-related regulatory requirements, and basic continuous improvement concepts.
• Ability to use purchasing/materials systems (EDI or MRP) and standard business software.
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to read and interpret financial reports and calculate discounts/percentages.
• Effective negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify manufacturing needs and select suppliers that meet quality, service, and value requirements.
• Initiate and manage purchase orders and delivery logistics for parts, equipment, and materials of limited scope and complexity.
• Conduct bidding and negotiate terms to obtain the best price and conditions.
• Use purchasing and materials systems (EDI or MRP) and standard business applications to process transactions.
• Analyze data and financial reports to inform procurement decisions and resolve supplier or order issues.
• Prioritize assignments and work with general direction to meet production timelines.

Skills

2-4 years experience

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

EDI/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

EDI

MRP

Job description

NextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees

Paid sick leave eligibility is contingent on state of residence

Opportunity to get your foot in the door at a well-established corporation, with potential for extended or permanent full-time employment

Become a Key Player as a Buyer

You will secure quality parts and services through bidding, negotiation, and supplier management to keep manufacturing lines running on schedule. You will work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to place orders, arrange delivery, and resolve procurement issues during a contract assignment covering September through December 2026. This is an onsite, first-shift role (7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday) with a 5x8 days schedule.

Here's How You'll Make an Impact on the Team

• Identify manufacturing needs and select suppliers that meet quality, service, and value requirements
• Initiate and manage purchase orders and delivery logistics for parts, equipment, and materials of limited scope and complexity
• Conduct bidding and negotiate terms to obtain the best price and conditions
• Use purchasing and materials systems (e.g., EDI or MRP) and standard business applications to process transactions
• Analyze data and financial reports to inform procurement decisions and resolve supplier or order issues
• Prioritize assignments and work with general direction to meet production timelines

Here's What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role

• 2–4 years of relevant purchasing/procurement experience
• Aerospace industry experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Knowledge of purchasing and negotiation methods, procurement-related legal/regulatory requirements, and basic continuous improvement concepts
• Ability to use purchasing/materials systems (e.g., EDI or MRP) and standard business software
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to read and interpret financial reports and calculate discounts/percentages
• Effective negotiation and communication skills

Here's What Else Might Help You Out

• Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) preferred

Pay Range

$46.91 - $58.64/hour