Buyer III

Aston Carter•San Diego, CA

1d•$38 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Buyer III to join a dynamic procurement team supporting multiple aerospace and defense programs. In this role, you will manage high-volume purchasing activities for critical hardware commodities, ensuring timely procurement, supplier performance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. This position is ideal for procurement professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment and have experience working with ERP systems, supplier management, and government-regulated procurement processes.

Requirements

3+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or buyer experience.
Experience managing the full procurement lifecycle, including: Requisition review Purchase order creation Supplier communication Cost validation Documentation management Compliance oversight
Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system.
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government procurement requirements.
Experience purchasing hardware, manufacturing, or industrial commodities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.
Aerospace, defense, or government contracting experience.
Manufacturing industry experience.
Experience with SAP, Ariba, or similar procurement platforms.
Background in supplier negotiations, commodity management, and cost analysis.
Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support process standardization.

Responsibilities

Review purchase requisitions (PRs) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders (POs), with a focus on efficient, high-volume transaction processing.
Manage micro-purchases and other procurement transactions while ensuring cycle-time and quality objectives are met.
Collaborate with suppliers to confirm pricing, lead times, order status, and delivery schedules.
Monitor supplier performance and proactively resolve delivery delays, shortages, or order discrepancies.
Maintain accurate procurement records and supporting documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable government procurement regulations.
Partner with program teams, internal stakeholders, and procurement leadership to support business objectives and program schedules.
Conduct basic cost and price analysis and support supplier negotiation activities when needed.
Utilize SAP and other ERP systems to manage purchasing activities and maintain data integrity.
Support procurement of hardware commodities including: Nuts, bolts, screws, and fasteners Gaskets and mechanical components Cables and connectors Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts High-volume manufacturing materials
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and procurement best practices.