Buyer III - Space Exploration

Duration:

6+ month contract with potential for extension

Pay:

$55/hr.

Benefits:

Medical insurance, 401(k), sick leave, and employee assistance program.

Position Overview
Seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage the sourcing and purchasing of indirect materials, technology hardware, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products, and specialized goods and services in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supplier management, negotiations, and end-to-end procurement activities while partnering with internal stakeholders to support business and technical requirements.

Required Qualifications

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

5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably supporting indirect spend categories

Experience sourcing COTS products and technology/IT hardware

Strong supplier management and negotiation skills

Experience with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa)

Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other regulated industries

Knowledge of quality, compliance, and procurement requirements in regulated environments

Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or equivalent

Experience with strategic sourcing and category management

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full procurement lifecycle for indirect materials, technology hardware, COTS products, and specialized goods/services

Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and service objectives

Issue RFQs/RFPs and conduct competitive bid evaluations

Procure computing equipment, networking hardware, peripherals, test equipment, and related technology products

Support procurement activities requiring quality, compliance, traceability, or technical specifications

Develop and maintain supplier relationships while resolving delivery, quality, and invoicing issues

Partner with business, engineering, IT, and operational stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations

Maintain accurate procurement documentation and support audit requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer
Averro is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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