Buyer

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Buyer / Procurement SpecialistJob Description

This role joins a high-performing Purchasing Department, working closely with Asset Managers (Material Planners) and the Program Management Team to execute a high volume of accurate purchasing transactions. You will manage procurement for a variety of electronic commodities, ensure alignment with material demand, and consistently meet individual and team KPIs in a fast-paced electronics contract manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute a high volume of purchasing transactions on a daily basis while maintaining accuracy and adherence to purchasing policies.
• Proactively and assertively negotiate with suppliers on commodities, pricing, and shipping terms to minimize excess cost and purchase price variance.
• Stay current on all changes related to assigned commodities and desks, and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
• Manage past due deliveries, pull-ins, push-outs, and cancellations on a daily basis to support production and customer requirements.
• Identify risk parts and escalate issues to management in a timely manner to avoid supply disruptions.
• Execute MRP actions in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures.
• Quickly resolve nonconforming material issues by collaborating with suppliers, customers, and internal Quality and Engineering teams.
• Work with Accounting to resolve purchase order, invoice, and pricing discrepancies.
• Reconcile open order reports and ensure purchase order data is complete and accurate.
• Maintain accurate system updates, including material lead times and other key purchasing parameters.
• Prepare requests for quotation (RFQs) as required to support new or existing programs.
• Support programs assigned by Planning, Strategic Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Send automated requirements to all relevant target suppliers on a weekly basis and ensure timely follow-up.
• Monitor and follow through on purchasing-related workflows and metrics to support departmental KPIs.
• Review excess material on a monthly basis and determine appropriate disposition.
• Action nonconforming material (MRB) on at least a weekly basis, ensuring timely closure of issues.
• Collaborate as a cross-functional team player with Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Accounting to support overall business objectives.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure critical purchasing activities are completed first while maintaining progress on all other responsibilities.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of successful direct procurement experience in a fast-paced electronics contract manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing purchasing activities for commodities such as printed circuit boards, cable assemblies and harnesses, electronic components, custom and catalog assemblies, and sheet metal or machined parts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure while handling a high volume of transactions.
• Strong skills in purchasing tasks within ERP/MRP systems, including experience with platforms such as Manex and Spotlight.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Solid negotiation experience with suppliers, including comfort negotiating pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Ability to quickly resolve nonconforming material issues in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to reconcile open orders, manage past due items, and maintain accurate system data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, professional, and timely updates.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on purchasing-related workflows and metrics to achieve KPIs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working as a cross-functional team player with Planning, Strategic Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Accounting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively so that critical activities are completed first while maintaining progress on all other responsibilities.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to assess what needs to be done and take initiative without constant direction.
• Comfortable negotiating with the supply base and building strong supplier relationships.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure purchase orders, lead times, and system updates are accurate and current.
• Capability to review excess material and determine appropriate disposition in alignment with business needs.
• Experience supporting multiple programs simultaneously in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Open-ended contract opportunity, offering potential for long-term engagement based on performance and business needs.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role within a fast-paced electronics contract manufacturing environment. You will work closely with Purchasing, Asset Management, Program Management, Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Accounting teams. The position relies heavily on ERP/MRP systems such as Manex and Spotlight, along with daily use of Microsoft Office applications. The work involves managing a high volume of purchasing transactions, frequent interaction with suppliers, and regular engagement with cross-functional teams to support production and program requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Morgan Hill, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Morgan Hill,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.