Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Buyer Job Description

The Manufacturing Buyer plays a vital role in supporting production and program requirements by procuring machined and sheet metal components, assemblies, and related services within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This position requires collaboration with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to ensure materials align with build schedules, technical requirements, and customer commitments. The successful candidate will manage purchase orders in the Syteline (Infor CSI) ERP system, ensuring alignment with engineering specifications and quality requirements.

• Coordinate all procurement activities for assigned components from initial intent to purchase through final delivery.
• Analyze component requirements, including specifications, preferred suppliers, pricing considerations, and required delivery dates.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and evaluate supplier responses to support vendor selection decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and terms to support cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Create, maintain, and revise purchase orders in the Syteline (Infor CSI) ERP system, ensuring accuracy in pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and contractual requirements.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and related documentation to ensure purchasing actions align with technical, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes, special processes, and revision levels prior to purchase order release.
• Ensure engineering notes, quality requirements, and revision changes are accurately communicated to suppliers on purchase orders.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to clarify requirements, resolve drawing discrepancies, and support engineering changes.
• Monitor supplier performance to support on-time delivery, adherence to negotiated pricing, and compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely procurement documentation, including purchase orders, amendments, and shipping notices.
• Collaborate with Planning/Scheduling to understand MRP/APS signals and required dates, adjusting purchase orders as necessary.
• Review purchasing reports and update purchase orders accordingly.
• Support Accounts Payable by assisting with invoice discrepancies and resolution.
• Coordinate resolution of supplier quality issues, including Supplier Deviation Requests and nonconformance notifications.
• Participate in program kick-off and Master Production Schedule meetings to provide input regarding long lead or high-risk components.
• Contribute to a collaborative, task-based Purchasing team environment, sharing workload and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2–5+ years of experience in a purchasing role
• 2+ years of experience buying machined and sheet metal parts or equivalent experience in a machining/fabrication environment
• Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems, with Syteline (Infor CSI) experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and revisions for machined and sheet metal parts
• Knowledge of GD&T preferred
• Working knowledge of planning and scheduling concepts (MRP/APS, lead times, shortages, exceptions, required dates)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple purchase orders
• Collaborative, task-based team mindset
• Strong problem-solving skills and accountability in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment

• AA/AS degree preferred
• Experience with Syteline (Infor CSI) ERP system preferred
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively as demand signals and priorities change

Work in a collaborative environment reporting to the Purchasing Manager within the SC Division. This position offers ample opportunity for growth and is part of a task-based team setting. The role involves dynamic interactions with various departments and suppliers, ensuring a supportive and engaging work atmosphere.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, TX.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $36.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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.

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