Senior Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Buyer

Responsibilities

• Check and examine purchase requisitions assigned for proper descriptions of items, part numbers, specifications, etc., and place orders for same in accordance with established policies.
• Establish sources of supply that will ensure reasonable pricing, dependable shipment and reliable quality.
• Expedites, follows up and administers open purchase orders.
• Maintain appropriate files on all orders in process.
• Interview salespeople and vendors and refers descriptive literature to the department concerned.
• Maintain necessary liaison between all departments within the Company and vendors to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Develop new sources of supply both for new and routine materials.
• Coordinate and combine orders of different origins to take advantage of quantity prices.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 9 years prior relevant experience or Masters degree and a minimum of 7 years prior experience or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in purchasing electronic and electromechanical parts preferably in the RF Commercial Military industry
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience writing technical specifications and other
• technical documents
• Costpoint, ERP systems, Microsoft Office proficiency

This is a Permanent position based out of Melville, NY.

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

• Pay Period: Weekly, Direct Deposit only
• Paid-Time-Off: Exempt - Flexible Time Off (Eligible after 60-day introductory period)
• Holidays 11
• 401(k) plan Company match, 100% up to 6% Fidelity
• Tuition Reimbursement Up to $10K per calendar year
• 9/80 Work Schedule Every other Friday off
• Basic Life and AD&D Employee Only MetLife Voluntary Benefits:
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Inspira
• Dependent Care flexible spending account (DDC) American Benefits Group
• Additional Short-Term Disability (STD) MetLife
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) MetLife
• Voluntary Life and AD&D MetLife
• Hospital Indemnity MetLife
• Critical Illness MetLife
• Accident MetLife
• Legal MetLife
• Identity Theft

This is a fully onsite position in Melville,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.

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 ziprecruiter.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.