Aerospace Buyer

Contract Consultant - Aerospace Buyer through Third Party International

Location: Irvine, CA, USA

Contract Type: Consultant (Contract) Full time, 40 hours/week Contract to Hire

Company: Third Party International (TPI)

Please Note: All screening questions associated with this application are hard requirements, please do not apply if you do not meet them, you will be auto-rejected.

Job Overview: Third Party International (TPI), a leader in supply chain consulting services for Aerospace suppliers, is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Aerospace Buyer to join our team as a Contract Consultant. The Purchasing Specialist will play a critical role in acquiring goods and services, ensuring top quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery. This role is essential in managing relationships with suppliers while supporting TPI’s clients through a high level of operational excellence.

If you’re a proactive professional with a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of a top-tier Aerospace client.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Sourcing & Selection: Identify and recommend top suppliers based on quality, capability, capacity, and pricing. Develop bidder lists and issue formal requests for quotations or proposals.
• Contract & Price Negotiation: Negotiate terms, including pricing, delivery, and payment schedules, to ensure that customer requirements are met. Use various strategies depending on competitive, single, or sole source situations.
• Supplier Management: Evaluate supplier capabilities, and monitor performance to ensure adherence to contract terms. Resolve supplier performance issues related to delivery or quality.
• Process Improvement: Apply continuous improvement methodologies to internal processes and supplier systems to drive efficiencies and cost savings.
• Contract Administration: Manage procurement contracts from negotiation through completion, including handling disputes, quality discrepancies, and contractual adjustments.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field. Certification in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS is preferred.
• Experience: 6 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management, ideally in highly technical fields such as aerospace or medical. Preference will also be given to candidates that have worked with a high mix of parts and have an aerospace or medical device background.
• Skills: Expertise in supplier risk management, MRP systems, and proficiency in blueprint and drawing reading. Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills are a must.
• Technical Acumen: Experience with purchasing systems such as EDI or MRP is highly desired. Experience with technical industries is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive contract rates based on experience and market factors. Typically $45-55/hr.
• Opportunity to work with top-tier clients in technical and high-stakes industries.

Interested candidates: Please apply through LinkedIn or send your resume to info@thirdparty.biz with the subject line "Aerospace Buyer - Contract Consultant."

About Third Party International (TPI):

TPI specializes in providing consulting solutions to Aerospace suppliers, improving operational efficiency and driving supplier performance. We offer innovative solutions to optimize supply chain management and boost client success.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Work Location: In person