Senior Direct Procurement Buyer - COTS & Aerospace

Talentify; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify seeks an experienced Level 3 Direct Buyer (Contractor) to support our aerospace procurement operations. This role manages end-to-end procurement of direct materials and services, with a focus on COTS products, discrete electronics, and aerospace-related goods and services.

The ideal candidate combines strong negotiation skills with supplier management experience and the ability to navigate complex requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of procurement/purchasing experience, preferably in a direct buying capacity.
• Demonstrated experience procuring COTS products and electronics hardware.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full procurement lifecycle for direct categories, including COTS products, Discrete Electronics, and aerospace materials/services
• Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and service criteria
• Issue Requests for Quote (RFQs) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and conduct competitive bid analyses
• Continued supplier management post award to maintain supplier commitment schedules and On Time Delivery

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Talentify seeks an experienced Level 3 Direct Buyer (Contractor) to support our aerospace procurement operations. This role manages end-to-end procurement of direct materials and services, with a focus on COTS products, discrete electronics, and aerospace-related goods and services.

The ideal candidate combines strong negotiation skills with supplier management experience and the ability to navigate complex requirements in a fast-paced environment.