Buyer

Aston Carter • Torrance, CA • 5h ago

Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for managing HFS Spend within the respective Category. Your role will include price negotiations, terms and conditions discussions, managing lead times, and assisting Locations in obtaining purchase order acknowledgements. You will develop a strong understanding of supplier manufacturing capabilities, volume capacity, and technical skills.

Responsibilities

Facilitate communication between suppliers and Location planners and buyers (RM, Components, OSP).

Develop a robust structured supplier onsite contact plan to ensure HFS priority and assess performance in terms of production, delivery, and quality.

Create standardized KPI performance reports (OTD, Lead Times, Capacity) and organize routine feedback sessions for suppliers regarding their performance status.

Negotiate and monitor recovery plans when necessary.

Collaborate with Locations to implement second sourcing for critical products, focusing primarily on Raw Materials.

Lead, co-lead, or support initiatives to meet objectives, such as Kaizen workshops, Consignment Programs, and Stocking Programs.

Essential Skills

Experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Purchase Order, and Supply Chain Management.

Proficiency in SAP and MS Excel.

Familiarity with ERP systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in buying CNC machined and stamped parts.

A solid technical back ground .

Experience with coatings is beneficial.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in Torrance, where you will work closely with various teams and suppliers to ensure effective procurement and supply chain management.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Torrance, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $42.00/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 Sep 19, 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.

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