Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: BuyerJob Description
We are seeking a dedicated Buyer who will be responsible for sourcing materials by evaluating vendor capabilities, prices, delivery needs, and performance. The Buyer will ensure on-time delivery of materials, manage business relationships with assigned suppliers, and oversee the RFQ process to secure competitive bids. This role requires close integration with Engineering teams to fulfill procurement requirements and act as the primary point of contact for R&D order status. The Buyer will also provide purchase order status updates to material planners, negotiate terms with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements, and maintain purchase order data within our ERP system.
Responsibilities
- Source materials after evaluating vendor capabilities, prices, delivery needs, and performance.
- Ensure on-time delivery of materials.
- Manage business relationships with assigned suppliers.
- Oversee the RFQ process to secure competitive bids.
- Integrate with Engineering teams to meet procurement requirements.
- Act as the primary contact for R&D order status.
- Provide purchase order status updates to material planners.
- Negotiate terms with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
- Maintain purchase order data within the ERP system.
Essential Skills
- Experience in supply chain management.
- Proficiency in ERP systems.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (6+ years of total experience).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Proven ability to source, onboard, and negotiate pricing with suppliers.
- Proven knowledge of purchasing processes.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.
Work Environment
This position is based on-site in Long Beach.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Beach, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $43.00/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 Long Beach,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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.