Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Aston Carter is hiring a Buyer!

Job Description

The Buyer will play a hands-on role in supporting a manufacturing organization during a period of significant transformation. This position focuses on clearing a large purchasing backlog by ensuring that materials and components are efficiently quoted, ordered, and delivered to support ongoing production. The role is best suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment, is highly organized, and is comfortable working with a strong sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities for materials and components that support manufacturing operations.
• Process purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing information within the ERP system.
• Request, obtain, and manage supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing and appropriate lead times.
• Communicate regularly with vendors regarding pricing, availability, lead times, order status, and delivery expectations.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with suppliers to support ongoing business needs.
• Participate in supplier meetings and follow up on outstanding purchasing requirements and action items.
• Monitor open orders and proactively address potential delays, discrepancies, or issues that may impact production.
• Perform purchasing-related data entry, coding, and documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure materials and components are available when needed for manufacturing.
• Help prioritize urgent material needs as production requirements and schedules change.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to track, analyze, and manage purchasing-related information and data.
• Support additional purchasing and procurement initiatives and projects as needed.
• Allocate approximately 50% of time to purchasing and ordering materials, 30% to requesting and processing quotes, and 20% to vendor communication and supplier relationship management.
• Purchase a variety of manufacturing-related materials, which may include castings, custom-machined components, hardware, nuts, bolts, and other manufacturing components and supplies.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 5+ years of experience in Buyer, Purchasing, Procurement, or a closely related role preferred.
• Solid understanding of the full purchasing lifecycle and purchase order process.
• Proven experience communicating with and maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Experience requesting, obtaining, and managing supplier quotes.
• Previous experience working with an ERP system; specific ERP platforms are not required, and training will be provided.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort using it to manage and track purchasing data.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a high volume of purchasing activity and data entry.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and adjust quickly as business needs and production requirements change.
• Comfort working through ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to stay focused when plans or schedules shift unexpectedly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred but not required.
• Experience purchasing manufacturing components, hardware, raw materials, or similar products is a plus.
• Background in buyer purchasing, supply chain, inventory, negotiation, and vendor management is beneficial.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications in addition to Excel is helpful.
• Comfort working as a dynamic, driven contributor who is willing to jump in and get things done during organizational transformation.

Work Environment

This is an on-site role based in a manufacturing environment in Massachusetts. The Buyer will work closely with operations, production, and other internal teams in a fast-paced setting where priorities can shift quickly. The position involves frequent interaction with suppliers and vendors, regular use of ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, and a high volume of purchasing and data entry activities. The environment emphasizes adaptability, a strong sense of urgency, and collaboration to ensure materials are available to support ongoing manufacturing operations.

This is a Contract position based out of Warren, MA.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $34.00/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 Warren,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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.