Buyer, Engineering

Job Title:

Sr Buyer - Electronics

Job Description

We are seeking a Sr Buyer specializing in PCBs and Board Components. This role involves sourcing and procuring various types of PCBs, interpreting technical documentation, evaluating suppliers, and managing procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering experience with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain within the electronics or PCB manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

+ Source and procure PCBs, including rigid, flex, rigid-flex, HDI, and specialty materials, ensuring they meet engineering specifications and performance requirements.

+ Interpret technical documentation such as engineering files, fabrication drawings, IPC standards, and bills of materials to confirm supplier capability and compliance.

+ Evaluate and qualify PCB suppliers through capability assessments, audits, and performance monitoring.

+ Negotiate pricing, lead times, and contracts to support cost-reduction and continuity-of-supply objectives.

+ Manage RFQs and competitive bidding processes, ensuring clear technical communication between engineering, program management, customers, quality, and suppliers.

+ Collaborate with engineering teams on design-for-manufacturability feedback, material selection, and early supplier involvement.

+ Resolve supply issues, including quality concerns, delivery delays, and impacts of engineering changes.

+ Maintain accurate procurement data in ERP/MRP systems, including purchase orders, lead times, bill of materials, and supplier records.

+ Monitor market trends in PCB materials, technologies, and global supply chain risks.

+ Support new product introductions by coordinating prototype builds and ensuring suppliers can scale to production volumes.

Essential Skills

+ 5+ years of experience in engineering, procurement, or supply chain within electronics or PCB manufacturing.

+ Strong understanding of PCB fabrication processes, materials, stack-ups, and IPC standards.

+ Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

+ Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.

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Experience with global PCB suppliers and offshore manufacturing.

+ Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, electronics technology, or a related field.

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite with working hours from 8 am to 5 pm. The role requires a willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% and work in a production environment to understand customer programs and components. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including five weeks of PTO per year, eight paid holidays, a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA & FSA Plans, company-paid life insurance, and supplemental insurance options.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Five (5) weeks PTO per year Eight (8) paid holidays per year 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date) HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution) Company-paid life insurance Supplemental insurance options

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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 Clearly Rated 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…