Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

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. 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
Manage Past Due deliveries, Pull-ins, Push-outs, and Cancellations on a daily basis
Identifies risk parts and escalates to management Due Diligence
Execute MRP actions consistent with purchasing policies
Quickly resolve nonconforming material with suppliers, customers, and internal Quality and Engineering teams
Ensure system updates, such as material lead times, are accurate
Support programs as assigned from Planning, Strategic Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality Reporting Guru
Send automated requirements out weekly to all relevant Target Suppliers
Follows through with purchasing-related workflows and metrics
Reviews excess material and dispositions on a monthly basis
Actions non-conforming material (MRB) on a weekly basis
Skills purchase order, buyer purchasing, inventory, buying experience
Top Skills Details purchase order,buyer purchasing,inventory,buying experience
Experience Level Entry Level
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Gilroy, CA.
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.
If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
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
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.
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. Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. 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 click.appcast.io 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.

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