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Job Title: Buyer

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Job Description

The Buyer will be responsible for handling HFS Spend within the respective category, including price negotiations, terms & conditions, lead times, and assisting locations in obtaining purchase order acknowledgements. This role requires a good understanding of supplier manufacturing capabilities, volume capacity, and technical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage HFS Spend within the respective Category, including price negotiations, terms & conditions, and lead times.

• Assist locations in obtaining purchase order acknowledgements.

• Develop a thorough understanding of supplier manufacturing capabilities, volume capacity, and technical capabilities.

• Facilitate communication between suppliers and location planners and buyers (Raw Materials, Components, OSP).

• Create and maintain a structured supplier onsite contact plan to prioritize HFS and assess performance in production, delivery, and quality.

• Develop standardized KPI performance reporting for OTD, lead times, and capacity.

• Organize and facilitate routine periodic feedback to suppliers regarding their performance, and negotiate and monitor recovery plans as necessary.

• Work with locations to implement second sourcing for critical products, with a primary focus 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 orders.

• Knowledge of supply chain management.

• Proficiency in SAP.

• Strong skills in MS Excel.

• Experience with ERP systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior purchasing experience.

Work Environment

This position is onsite in Torrance.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $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 Torrance,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.