Job Title: Services Buyer
Location: Merrit Island Fl, Cape Canaveral Fl, Melbourne Fl, Kent Wa, El Segundo CA
Job Type: Full Time, Contract
Expected hours per week: 40
Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm (Hybrid)
Pay: $42-$61/hr (varies by location)
Job Description:
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Indirect Services Buyer II to support the procurement of software services, SaaS solutions, IT/Engineering Technology (ET) hardware, and related professional services. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of technology products and services that support their mission of building a road to space.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in indirect procurement, supplier negotiations, software licensing, and technology sourcing while thriving in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, IT/ET hardware, and professional services.
- Review requisitions and create purchase orders in accordance with company procurement policies and procedures.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, contract language, and service agreements to maximize value and mitigate risk.
- Evaluate and interpret software licensing agreements, subscription models, maintenance contracts, and support terms.
- Partner with IT, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to define sourcing requirements and timelines.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while addressing delivery, invoicing, quality, and performance concerns.
- Track procurement metrics including cost savings, supplier performance, procurement cycle times, and spend trends.
- Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, cost reduction, and process improvements.
- Maintain procurement records and documentation to support audits, compliance requirements, and reporting.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 3–5 years of procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience with a focus on indirect spend categories.
- Experience sourcing and procuring software services, SaaS solutions, and/or IT hardware.
- Understanding of software licensing structures, SaaS subscription models, and technology procurement practices.
- Strong supplier management and contract negotiation skills.
- Experience working with ERP or procurement platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or similar systems.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of government contracting procurement requirements, including FAR/DFARS compliance.
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or equivalent.
- Experience utilizing contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
- Familiarity with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and technology purchasing strategies.
What Makes You Successful
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to evaluate complex contracts and licensing agreements.
- Data-driven approach to supplier and spend management.
- Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and commitment to procurement compliance.
Apply Today
If you have experience sourcing technology solutions, negotiating software and SaaS agreements, and supporting procurement operations in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and join our client’s mission to build the future of space exploration.
Benefits: 80 hours paid time off, and medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan
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