Senior Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for electronic components, materials, and services supporting manufacturing operations
• Create, issue, and monitor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving performance, quality, and cost objectives
• Expedite critical materials and proactively resolve shortages, delays, and supply chain disruptions
• Partner with internal teams including Production, Planning, Engineering, and Operations to support manufacturing schedules
• Utilize MRP/ERP systems to manage inventory levels, demand requirements, and purchasing activities
• Support cost savings initiatives through supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing efforts
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure compliance with company and industry requirements

Key Skills

• Electronics manufacturing purchasing
• MRP/ERP systems (Sage preferred)
• Supplier relationship management and negotiations
• Purchase order management
• Material planning and inventory control
• Manufacturing supply chain operations
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Defense/Aerospace industry experience (preferred)

Top Skills

• sage
• mrp system
• electronics manufacturing
• defense industry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Flexibility and willingness to support evolving business needs
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to jump in wherever needed
• Comfort working in a growing, fast-paced environment
• Able to prioritize effectively and ramp up quickly during periods of increased demand
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal direction
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $57.69/hr.
• 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)

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® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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