Job Title: BuyerJob Description We are seeking a motivated Buyer to join our dynamic supply chain team. In this role, you will be responsible for expediting the processing of purchase orders and confirmations, managing vendor communication, and ensuring data accuracy within our ERP system. Your efforts will directly contribute to reducing backlogs, improving visibility, and minimizing expedite costs and production risks. Responsibilities + Process and confirm purchase orders promptly. + Reduce past due and unconfirmed order lines. + Communicate effectively with vendors and respond to suppliers. + Ensure data accuracy and provide real-time visibility in the IFS ERP system. + Support immediate needs on past due orders, supplier follow-ups, and purchase order execution. + Improve visibility and reduce backlog to lower expedite costs and production risks. Essential Skills + Minimum of 3 years experience in purchasing in a mid-level buyer capacity. + Hands-on experience with placing, releasing, and maintaining purchase orders in an ERP system. + Experience managing past due and unconfirmed PO lines and driving resolution. + Proven ability to expedite orders and coordinate supplier delivery commitments. + Experience supporting supplier onboarding, setup, and compliance documentation. + Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced procurement environment with competing priorities. + Strong communication skills for coordinating across suppliers and internal cross-functional teams. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in life sciences, medical devices, or medical instruments preferred, but open to other industries such as defense/DOD and electronics. + Experience with ERP systems is a must; experience with IFS is preferred but not required. + Experience working toward KPI recovery or supply chain performance improvement initiatives is a plus. + Ability to multitask and adapt quickly in a reactive supply chain environment. Work Environment Join our mid-sized supply chain team consisting of 4 buyers, 3 senior buyers, and additional planners cross-trained into buying roles. Our team is currently stretched thin and requires someone flexible, able to multitask, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift. The position is onsite, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. This is a six-month contract role with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate. You will be working in a collaborative team at our location in the 4S Ranch/Rancho Bernardo area, contributing to meaningful work that directly impacts production and customer delivery. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.