Supply Chain/ Procurement/ Buyer- Urgent Need

Job Description The Buyer supports a busy supply chain team by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring accurate, timely data in the ERP system. This role focuses on faster purchase order processing and confirmations, reducing past due and unconfirmed lines, and improving visibility into supply chain performance. The Buyer provides immediate support on past due orders, supplier follow-ups, and purchase order execution to reduce backlog, minimize expedite costs, and lower production risk. This is a mid-level position best suited for someone with hands‑on purchasing experience who thrives in a high-volume, fast‑paced environment and wants to contribute directly to production continuity and on‑time customer delivery.

Buyer Responsibilities Process purchase orders quickly and accurately, ensuring timely creation, release, and maintenance of purchase orders in the ERP system.

Ensure data accuracy and real‑time visibility of purchasing activities within the IFS ERP or similar systems.

Provide immediate support on past due orders, including supplier follow‑ups and escalation when necessary to resolve issues.

Drive purchase order execution by tracking order status, delivery dates, and changes, and updating records accordingly.

Help reduce expedite costs and production risk by anticipating supply issues and taking proactive actions with suppliers.

Manage past due and unconfirmed purchase order lines, driving resolution through continuous communication and follow‑up.

Coordinate supplier delivery commitments and expedite orders when required to meet production and customer schedules.

Collaborate with internal cross‑functional teams such as planning, production, and quality to align on priorities and resolve supply issues.

Operate effectively in a high-volume, fast‑paced procurement environment with multiple competing priorities.

Multitask and adapt quickly in a reactive supply chain environment where priorities frequently shift.

Contribute to supply chain performance improvement initiatives and support recovery of key performance indicators (KPIs) when needed.

Essential Skills Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in a mid‑level buyer capacity.

Proven experience managing past due and unconfirmed purchase order lines and driving resolution.

Demonstrated ability to expedite orders and coordinate supplier delivery commitments.

Comfort working in a high‑volume, fast‑paced procurement environment with competing priorities.

Ability to multitask and adapt quickly in a reactive supply chain environment.

Experience with purchasing, supplier management, and purchase order processes.

Experience working with ERP systems (IFS ERP experience is a plus but not required).

supply chain operations, including quoting and vendor communication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in life sciences, medical device, or medical instruments industries is preferred.

Familiarity with IFS ERP is beneficial but not a strict requirement.

Experience contributing to KPI recovery or supply chain performance improvement initiatives is a plus.

Ability to integrate into an established supply chain team and contribute quickly.

Work Environment The role is part of a mid‑size supply chain team that includes buyers, and planners who are cross‑trained in buying activities. The team is currently stretched and operating in a reactive mode, which creates a strong need for a flexible Buyer who can help stabilize and improve performance. The work environment is collaborative and fast‑paced, with shifting priorities and high volumes of procurement activity. The position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. The organization operates in the medical and life sciences space, and the work directly supports production and customer delivery, offering meaningful impact and immediate visibility for your contributions. This is a 6‑month contract role with the potential to convert to a permanent position for the right candidate, and you will be joining an established team that values adaptability, teamwork, and clear communication.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Escondido, CA.

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 Jul 31, 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.

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