Supply Chain Buyer Job Hawthorne area,California USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Supply Chain Buyer

Employment Type: Contract (Potential Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Hawthorne, CA (100% Onsite)

Pay: $32-$40/hr

Overview

A rapidly growing company in the defense and aerospace industry is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer to support increasing operational demand. This role is open due to growth and will play a critical part in ensuring material availability, maintaining supplier performance, and protecting production schedules.

This is a highly tactical, execution-focused position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys supplier communication, and can effectively manage competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Create, release, and manage purchase orders based on MRP signals and production requirements
Maintain open order, shortage, and past-due reports to ensure uninterrupted material flow
Expedite critical materials and work directly with suppliers to recover late deliveries
Obtain and track supplier commitments, delivery schedules, and shipment status updates
Coordinate partial shipments, expedited freight, and alternate sourcing solutions when necessary
Monitor inbound shipments and resolve transportation, documentation, and receiving issues
Communicate material shortages, risks, and recovery plans to planning, manufacturing, and operations teams
Escalate critical supply issues with recommendations and impact assessments
Support production schedules by proactively identifying and mitigating supply chain disruptions

Qualifications & Requirements

2+ years of experience in purchasing, tactical buying, procurement, expediting, or supply chain operations
Experience supporting manufacturing environments required
Defense or aerospace industry experience strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree required (Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred)
Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent supplier follow-up, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Experience working within ERP systems;
Net Suite experience preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production-driven environment

Preferred Experience

Defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
High-volume purchasing and supplier management
Production support and material shortage recovery initiatives