(Job Description) An aerospace manufacturing company located in Auburn, WA is currently hiring for a Buyer to support indirect and direct procurement for the operations and the engineering teams. This role involves sourcing, purchasing, and managing vendor relationships to ensure the timely delivery of quality materials and services. This position will be a 6-month contract-to-hire and will be a 100% onsite opportunity working from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM PST, Monday - Friday. Pay - $25/hr. - $30/hr. Location - Auburn, WA (100% Onsite) Schedule - 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM PST (Monday - Friday) Contract Duration - 6 Months Contract To hire W2 Employment Through Aston Carter (Summary of Key Responsibilities) + Manage RFPs, purchase orders, and supplier needs + Source and assess Vendors, negotiate terms, and resolve conflicts + Collaborate with engineering teams on procurement for new product proposals + Ensure compliance with regulatory purchasing and transportation standards + Support continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery + Manage and update the approved vendor list and necessary certifications + Occasionally, physically move parts. Physically able to move around to the correct parts department. (Work Environment) + Manufacturing environment. + The employee will regularly lift and/or move items and equipment with a pallet jack. (Qualification Requirements) + (Must Have) 1-3 years of procurement/buying experience. + (Must Have) Proficiency with Excel + (Highly Preferred) Aerospace manufacturing industry experience. + Excellent communication skills to comfortably speak to vendors and internal managers. (Technology Requirements) + Microsoft Office Suite and Excel Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Auburn,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 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 ClearlyRated 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. 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.