Buyer

Description As a Buyer, you will join our talented Purchasing Department working alongside our Asset Managers (Material Planners) and Program Management Team. In this key role, you will produce a high quantity of accurate purchasing transactions. Business processes through a variety of systems, programs, and operations will keep you in sync with material demands and on target to achieve individual and team KPIs. Commodities you could procure may include, but are not limited to, Printed Circuit Boards, Cable Assemblies and Harness, various types of electronic components, custom and catalog assemblies, and Sheet Metal/Machined Parts. Responsibilities & Ownership High performance: deliver a high volume of purchasing transactions on a daily basis Proactively and assertively negotiate with suppliers for anything from commodities to shipping terms to avoid excess cost and purchase price variance Able to keep abreast of all changes related to commodity/desk Manage Past Due deliveries, Pull-ins, Push-outs, and Cancellations on a daily basis Identify risk parts and escalates to management for due diligence Execute MRP actions consistent with purchasing policies Quickly resolve nonconforming material with suppliers, customers, and internal Quality and Engineering teams Work with Accounting to resolve discrepancies and reconcile open order reports Ensure system updates, such as material lead times, are accurate Prepare RFQs as required Support programs as assigned from Planning, Strategic Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality Reporting Guru Send automated requirements out weekly to all relevant Target Suppliers Follow through with purchasing-related workflows and metrics Review excess material and dispositions on a monthly basis Take actions on non-conforming material (MRB) on a weekly basis Additional Skills & Qualifications Cross-functional team player Task prioritization to ensure critical tasks are completed first while allowing all other activities to be completed in a timely manner Proactive; assess what needs to be done and take the initiative to make it so Negotiation experience and comfort negotiating with the supply base with ease Communication is clear and professional; written communications are thorough, accurate, and timely Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location Contract position based out of Morgan Hill, CA. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr. Benefits 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 Morgan Hill, CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026. Equal Opportunity Statement Aston Carter 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, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aston Carter