Job Title: Buyer Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer responsible for purchasing materials from suppliers at the lowest cost while ensuring quality, reliability, and urgency of need. The role involves studying market trends, interviewing vendors, and recommending sources of supply. You will solicit and analyze quotations to satisfy all requirements from authorizing source documentation. You will also monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products, following up to expedite shipments and deliveries as needed. Additionally, you will handle negotiations for any price adjustments and manage delivery certifications and invoice payments. Responsibilities + Purchase materials from suppliers at the lowest cost with consideration of quality and reliability. + Study market trends, interview vendors, and recommend sources of supply. + Solicit and analyze quotations to satisfy authorizing source documentation requirements. + Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely delivery of quality products and follow up on shipments as needed. + Negotiate adjustments from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations, or purchase order cancellations. + Obtain certifications of delivery and conduct item delivery validation. + Check and improve payment of invoices. + Develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes. + Support the preparation of proposal cost data. Essential Skills + 1-3 years of purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry. + Knowledge of purchasing, procurement, and supply chain processes. + Experience with SAP and Microsoft Excel. + Strong negotiation skills. + Basic Microsoft Office application skills, with an emphasis on MS Excel. + Experience with ERP systems. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field. + Knowledge in weld process, mechanical and custom fabrication is preferred. + Experience with data entry. Work Environment This position is based on-site full-time in Hunt Valley. The role offers a contract through the end of the year, with the possibility of extension pending workflow. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Cockeysville, MD. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $28.00/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 Cockeysville,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 23, 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.