Aerospace Buyer

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support the external development of spaceflight systems in a fast-paced procurement environment. Our team is looking for a professional who can help drive supplier coordination, contract execution, and delivery performance while supporting strategic procurement objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support external development efforts and ensure program requirements are prioritized and executed effectively.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal and Requests for Quote, perform price analyses, and support negotiation strategy development.
• Construct and manage multiple contract types, including long-range procurement agreements and sourcing partnerships, from requisition through final invoice payment.
• Support strategic agreements and procurement objectives while helping ensure materials are delivered on time, within budget, and to technical performance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a similar field with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in Supply.
• Knowledge and experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and working knowledge of AS9100 standards.
• Experience negotiating and managing multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), and cost type contracts such as CPFF and CPIF.

About the Company

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.

This position is located in Kent, Washington and is on-site.