Buyer

Onsite | Manufacturing Environment | Full-Time, First Shift

If you enjoy working with suppliers, staying organized, and keeping operations running smoothly, this Buyer role gives you real ownership and room to grow. You’ll be part of a collaborative manufacturing team, learn a unique supply chain operation, and build skills that translate into long‑term career growth in purchasing and supply chain. This role is ideal for someone with early-to-mid career buying experience who likes variety, communication, and seeing their work directly impact production.

What you'll be doing:

As a Buyer, you’ll manage purchase orders from start to finish, working with suppliers, internal teams, and systems to ensure materials arrive on time and accurately.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Creating and issuing purchase orders after verifying specs, pricing, and delivery needs
• Requesting vendor quotes and obtaining approvals before releasing orders
• Communicating regularly with suppliers via phone and email to track orders and resolve issues
• Expediting orders when needed to meet production or customer deadlines
• Tracking orders from placement through delivery and keeping stakeholders informed
• Verifying incoming materials against purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
• Coordinating receiving documentation and supporting accurate supplier payment
• Entering and maintaining purchasing data in the MRP system (Epicor experience is a plus)
• Comparing vendor pricing to support cost-effective purchasing decisions
• Purchasing raw materials, machined parts, sheet metal components, electronic parts, assemblies, and vendor kits
• Reviewing basic drawings or schematics and working with engineering for clarification
• Supporting receiving and accounts payable with issue resolution
• Communicating proactively, asking questions, and escalating concerns appropriately

What we are looking for:

You don’t need to know everything coming in, we value curiosity, reliability, and strong follow-through.

Required:

• 1–3 years of experience in a buying or purchasing role
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with machined parts, sheet metal, castings, hardware, or electronic components
• Comfort using ERP/MRP systems (Epicor strongly preferred)
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Epicor MRP experience
• Exposure to reading manufacturing drawings or schematics
• Interest in growing a career in purchasing or supply chain

Who will thrive in this role?

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Reliable, punctual, and accountable
• Comfortable communicating with vendors and internal teams
• Willing to ask questions instead of guessing
• Interested in learning and improving processes over time

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Full-time, onsite role in a manufacturing office
• Monday–Friday, first shift (typically 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; earlier starts possible)
• Works closely with a senior planner and cross‑functional teams
• Mix of straightforward purchase orders and more complex, multi-step orders
• Supportive environment with training and growth opportunities

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

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 for other accommodation options.