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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Buyer Job Description

A buyer is responsible for providing administrative and purchasing support to the department and product managers with the daily operations of procuring material and managing inventory.

• Obtain quotes from mills, suppliers, and service subcontractors.
• Assist with negotiating pricing of materials and services, excluding new vendor setup negotiations.
• Review and adjust the status of incoming purchases.
• Assist internal and external customers with questions.
• Prepare and process quotes and purchase orders.
• Resolve discrepancies in goods and services.
• Receive material and process inventory requests.
• Update pricing pages.

• Experience in supply chain, procurement, and purchasing.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.
• Ability to work with pivot tables.
• Experience in vendor management.

• Experience processing purchase orders.
• Experience with steel or other metal alloys is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Join a team in the largest metals service center company in North America, serving a diverse range of industries such as space, aerospace, defense, and medical. Work with over 1500 product codes made from various alloys. The role is 100% onsite with hours from 8 to 5, and minimal overtime. The team currently consists of two other buyers and reports to the purchasing manager. As part of a contract-to-hire opportunity, you will thrive in a detail-oriented environment where being self-motivated and capable of wearing multiple hats is crucial. The company fosters a positive, dynamic work culture similar to that of Disney or Chick-fil-A, valuing enthusiasm and a positive outlook.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Fe Springs, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/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 Santa Fe Springs,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.