Job Title: Buyer Job Description The Buyer (Purchasing Coordinator) plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services essential to production and operations. Working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and finance teams, this role ensures purchasing activities are executed with precision, efficiency, and alignment to organizational goals. The Buyer is expected to be highly detail-oriented, technically proficient in ERP systems, and capable of managing supplier relationships to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities + Convert purchase requests into accurate purchase orders using ERP systems. + Collaborate with internal teams to gather requirements and translate them into RFQs and POs. + Negotiate pricing, lead times, and contract terms to optimize value and reduce costs. + Manage supplier relationships under the guidance of Category Managers to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance. + Resolve procurement issues across the order lifecycle, including invoice discrepancies, delivery delays, and quality concerns. + Support strategic sourcing initiatives to improve procurement processes and drive efficiency. + Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Essential Skills + Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain management principles. + Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or Netsuite. + Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting. + Strong negotiation and communication skills. + Ability to create and manage purchase orders and invoices with accuracy. + Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in strategic sourcing and process improvement initiatives. + Proven ability to resolve procurement issues quickly and effectively. + Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. + Ability to work independently while contributing to cross-functional teams. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Long Beach, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Long Beach,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 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.