Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Title

Buyer

The Buyer will be responsible for procuring maintenance-focused MRO items such as mechanical, electrical, automation, plumbing, lubrication, and OEM spare parts. This role supports maintenance technicians and planners by ensuring the availability of critical spares for preventive maintenance, shutdowns, and emergency repairs. The Buyer will create, manage, and expedite purchase orders using the ERP/CMMS system while maintaining accurate maintenance part data, BOMs, pricing, and vendor records.

• Procure maintenance-focused MRO items including mechanical, electrical, and OEM spare parts.
• Support maintenance technicians by ensuring availability of critical spares.
• Create, manage, and expedite purchase orders using ERP/CMMS systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance part data, BOMs, pricing, and vendor records.
• Coordinate ERP purchasing activities with CMMS work orders and maintenance schedules.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory, min/max levels, and reduce obsolete inventory.
• Source and qualify OEM and MRO suppliers; negotiate pricing, lead times, and service agreements.
• Support equipment reliability initiatives by identifying standardization and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SQF/BRC, OSHA, and food manufacturing requirements.
• Resolve receiving, quality, and invoice discrepancies related to maintenance purchases.
• Support plant shutdowns, capital projects, and emergency maintenance needs.
• Prepare documentation and reports for audits and maintenance performance reviews.

• 3–5 years of MRO purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting maintenance, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong ERP experience with systems like Microsoft Dynamics.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems and maintenance planning processes.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and industrial maintenance components.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and maintenance purchasing reports.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with maintenance teams.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and maintenance purchasing reports.
• Ability to look up purchases and manage purchase orders.

This position is 100% onsite, working Monday through Friday for 9 hours per day. The schedule is flexible, allowing a start time between 6 am and 9 am, as long as communication is maintained. The role offers room for growth in a fast‑paced plant environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frederick, MD.

The pay range for this position is $31.25 – $43.27 /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)

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 selective 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® double diamond 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact astoncarter

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Staffing and Recruiting