Description Seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to head the procurement. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials and services essential to our manufacturing operations. This role requires strong organizational skills, supplier relationship management, and a commitment to cost-effective purchasing strategies. + Work with and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards are met. + Issue purchase orders and manage order confirmations, delivery schedules, and vendor performance. + Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data. + Collaborate with internal departments (engineering, production, accounting) to forecast demand and ensure timely procurement. + Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse staff to avoid shortages or overstock. + Cycle counts + Resolve issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing discrepancies. + Assist in developing and implementing purchasing policies and procedures. + Stay informed about market trends, pricing, and new products. Additional Skills & Qualifications + 5 + years of purchasing/supply chain experience + Manufacturing experience - this is a very industrial setting + Excel - pivot tables / VLOOKUP's - no ERP system, everything is manual + Purchase orders - 100 + + Experience with a high volume of SKUs 100 + + Vendor management + Relationship building + Production Planning + Forecasting - 6 months + out Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/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 El Monte,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025. 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.