Buyer

Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing both commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom-manufactured components that support business operations and production requirements. The ideal candidate will build strong supplier partnerships, manage procurement activities from sourcing through delivery, and proactively resolve supply chain challenges. This position requires a combination of strategic sourcing expertise, supplier relationship management, technical aptitude, and strong organizational skills. Key Responsibilities Source and procure COTS and custom-manufactured components, materials, and hardware. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, gaining a thorough understanding of supplier capabilities, capacity, lead times, quality standards, and manufacturing expertise. Evaluate and qualify suppliers to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and performance expectations are met. Review engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation to determine procurement requirements. Solicit quotations, analyze supplier proposals, negotiate pricing and delivery schedules, and issue purchase orders. Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect specifications, revisions, quantities, quality requirements, and delivery expectations. Manage purchase orders from placement through receipt, ensuring on-time delivery and issue resolution. Monitor supplier performance and proactively communicate risks, delays, shortages, or other supply chain concerns to internal stakeholders. Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Operations teams to support business objectives. Manage return material authorizations (RMAs), supplier corrective actions, and product replacement activities through resolution. Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and inventory records within ERP/MRP systems. Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve supplier performance, shorten lead times, and mitigate supply chain risks. Track and report purchasing metrics and supplier performance indicators to leadership. Ensure compliance with procurement procedures, quality requirements, and company policies. Skills strategic sourcing, procurement, purchasing, supplier relationship, vendor management, contract negotiation, cost reduction, demand plan, costpoint, deltek, netsuite, manufacturing, aerospace, defense contract, commodity management, lean manufacturing Top Skills Details strategic sourcing,procurement,purchasing,supplier relationship,vendor management,contract negotiation,cost reduction,demand plan Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience will be considered. 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials management, or sourcing. Experience procuring both standard commercial products and custom-manufactured components. Strong proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. Experience working within an MRP-driven environment is preferred. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, manufacturing documents, and technical requirements. Understanding of supplier manufacturing processes and capabilities. Strong negotiation, supplier management, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, electronics, telecommunications, or other highly regulated industries. Experience with supplier qualification, vendor development, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Familiarity with Costpoint, Jira, Vault, or similar enterprise software platforms. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $36.06/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Orlando,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr