Buyer

Description

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, components, equipment, and services required to support manufacturing operations. This individual will work closely with Production, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure materials are delivered on time, at the required quality standards, and at the most competitive cost.

Required Technical Skills

• Procurement and purchasing

• Manufacturing

• Strategic sourcing

• Supplier negotiations/ Management

• PO management

• ERP/MRP systems

• Inventory management

• Material planning

• Cost analysis

• Excel reporting and data analysis

• Negotiation skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, and inventory requirements.

• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or advanced manufacturing experience.

• Experience purchasing fabricated metal components, machinery, tooling, or production materials.

• ERP experience with Epicor, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar systems.

• APICS/CPIM certification preferred.

• Understanding of Bills of Material (BOMs) and manufacturing workflows.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $43.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

About Aston Carter

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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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.