Aerospace & Defense | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $55K-$60K
Are you the Buyer who can find what others can\'t? We\'re seeking a resourceful Buyer / Procurement Specialist to join a growing international procurement and distribution organization supporting aerospace, defense, aviation, and advanced manufacturing.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of purchasing activities, work with global suppliers, and make a direct impact in a collaborative, growing company.
Location: Currently based in Deerfield Beach, FL, with an anticipated relocation to Miramar, FL in late 2026 or early 2027. Full-time, on-site position.
Buyer / Procurement Specialist Benefits and Compensation:
- Base salary: $55,000-$60,000, based on experience
- Fully company-paid health insurance
- Three weeks of accrued vacation annually
- Six sick days annually, plus two additional PTO days after probation
- 401(k) eligibility after 60 days, effective the first of the following month
- Company-paid $25,000 life insurance policy
- Professional development, training, and growth opportunities
- Monday-Friday schedule, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Buyer / Procurement Specialist Requirements & Qualifications:
- 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or sourcing experience involving technical or industrial products
- Experience sourcing components, materials, or equipment from manufacturers and distributors
- Ability to interpret part numbers, technical specifications, datasheets, and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Experience managing RFQs, comparing supplier quotations, and negotiating pricing and delivery terms
- Ability to locate hard-to-find, obsolete, or urgently needed components
- Experience managing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and resolving supplier issues
- Proficiency with ERP purchasing systems and intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and available to work on-site
Buyer / Procurement Specialist Preferred Background & Skills:
- Purchasing experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, electronics, or advanced manufacturing
- Knowledge of electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical components
- Experience with Pentagon 2000 ERP
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9120, product traceability, or counterfeit prevention
- International sourcing, Incoterms, or import/export compliance experience
- Technical, engineering, or supply chain education
- Spanish-language skills are a plus
Are You the Buyer Who Can Find What Others Can\'t?
If you\'re skilled at sourcing challenging products, building supplier relationships, and keeping purchasing operations moving, we want to hear from you!
Bring your technical purchasing experience to an international organization where your initiative, problem-solving skills, and results will be noticed.
Apply today and let\'s talk about how your purchasing expertise can take your career to the next level!
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