Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Buyer

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support purchasing activities within a manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for procuring raw materials and production-related components, managing supplier relationships, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring materials are available to support production schedules.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with ERP/MRP systems, purchase orders, inventory management, and supplier communications. In addition to purchasing responsibilities, this position will support planning functions through forecasting, inventory analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

Responsibilities

+ Create and manage purchase orders based on MRP recommendations, production requirements, and inventory needs.

+ Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery, pricing compliance, and adherence to lead times.

+ Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and support negotiations related to pricing, delivery schedules, and service levels.

+ Track and manage shortages, backorders, and supply disruptions while communicating potential risks to internal stakeholders.

+ Support forecasting and inventory planning activities to ensure material availability and appropriate inventory levels.

+ Collaborate with Production, Planning, Operations, Quality, Receiving, and Engineering teams to resolve material-related issues.

+ Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, supplier, and item master data within ERP systems.

+ Review inventory trends and recommend actions to minimize shortages and excess inventory.

+ Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by coordinating material requirements and supplier readiness.

+ Monitor purchasing and inventory metrics and assist with continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Review Bills of Materials (BOMs), specifications, and technical drawings as needed to support purchasing decisions.

+ Assist with domestic and international supplier coordination, including occasional support with imports, customs, and logistics activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $41.00/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 Irvine,CA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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 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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