Technical Buyer

Acara Solutions
California

Acara Solutions has an Technical Buyer in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA for an aerospace company.

The Technical Buyer is responsible for the sourcing and procurement of specialized and engineered materials, components, and services within the aerospace and defense sectors. This role requires a strong technical background to interpret engineering specifications and collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and production teams. The buyer ensures all procurements meet strict regulatory and quality standards, including ITAR, DFARS, ISO 9001, AS9100, cybersecurity and customer specific flowdowns.

This position plays a critical role in supplier technical evaluation, cost analysis, negotiations, compliance, and strategic sourcing. As individuals progress from Level I to Level III, responsibilities expand to include managing classified materials, leading supplier audits, mentoring junior buyers, and driving continuous improvement/productivity across the supply base.

Essentials & Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies.
  • Procure complex aerospace and defense components, including electronic assemblies, machined parts, and specialty materials.
  • Evaluate supplier technical capabilities and conduct supplier audits as required.
  • Ensure compliance with government regulations and customer-specific requirements including international Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS), and Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
  • Lead supplier negotiations that incorporate technical performance metrics, cost, schedule, and contractual terms.
  • Manage Request for Quotes (RFQs), Bill of Material (BOM) analysis, and supplier qualification processes for both new and existing programs.
  • Perform technical evaluations of proposals, including capability assessments and cost justifications.
  • Resolve discrepancies in drawings, specifications, or quality standards in coordination with Engineering and Quality.
  • Resolve Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable issues and maintain procurement records and supplier documentation in accordance with compliance standards.
  • Maintain procurement records and supplier documentation in compliance with internal and external audit standards.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, alternate vendors, or Purchase Price Variance (PPV) initiatives.
  • Evaluate proposals for price reasonableness, sole-source justification, competitive bids, and compliance with the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (formerly TINA)

Duration: 3-6 month contract

Pay: $35 - $45/hr

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

  • Possesses a strong technical understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, change notices, orders, deviations, and BOM structures. Adept at identifying errors or necessary modifications to ensure accurate and effective requests for proposals (RFPs) and quotes before issuing request for quotes (RFQs), request for bids (RFBs), and request for information (RFI's).
  • Experience in managing procurements involving ITAR-controlled and AS9100/ISO9001 compliant suppliers.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Syteline).
  • Familiarity with CMMC, cybersecurity compliance, and supplier documentation standards.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and technical communication skills.
  • Strong demonstrated negotiation skills.
  • Ability to lead or support supplier development, audits, and corrective action reports.
  • Experience with product lifecycle from engineering release through final procurement.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

Posted 2025-08-07

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