Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Buyer responsible for managing HFS Spend within the specified Category. This role involves negotiating prices, establishing terms and conditions, managing lead times, and assisting locations in obtaining purchase order acknowledgements. The Buyer will also develop a deep understanding of supplier manufacturing capabilities, volume capacity, and technical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between suppliers and location planners and buyers, including RM, Components, and OSP.
• Develop a robust and structured supplier onsite contact plan to prioritize HFS and assess performance in production, delivery, and quality.
• Create standardized KPI performance reporting, focusing on on-time delivery, lead times, and capacity.
• Organize and facilitate routine feedback to suppliers regarding their performance status, negotiate, and monitor recovery plans as needed.
• Collaborate with locations to implement second sourcing for critical products, primarily focusing on raw materials.
• Lead, co-lead, or support activities to meet objectives, such as Kaizen workshops, consignment programs, and stocking programs.

Essential Skills

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, and purchase order management.
• Proficiency in supply chain management and SAP.
• Strong skills in MS Excel and ERP systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with buying CNC machined or stamped parts.
• A solid technical experience.
• Coatings experience is beneficial.

Work Environment

This position is onsite in Torrance, ensuring a dynamic and collaborative work setting. The role requires engagement with multiple teams and suppliers, providing an opportunity to actively contribute to the company's purchasing and procurement strategies.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $42.00/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 Torrance,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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 for other accommodation options.

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