Supply Chain Buyer

Aston Carter • Whippany, NJ • 1h ago

Job Title: Supply Chain Buyer

Location: Whippany, NJ

Pay: $70,000 - $95,000 an hour

A highly reputable company is looking for a Supply Chain Buyer to join their team! This role includes a large range of duties including but not limited to managing supplier relationships and coordinate the procurement of materials, components, and services. Your efforts will support both ongoing operations and new product development initiatives, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery, and much more!

Job Description:

Achieve the lowest possible cost for materials, balancing quality and schedule needs.

Solicit and evaluate proposals using negotiation and cost analysis techniques.

Evaluate current and anticipated requirements through ERP/MRP action plans.

Implement purchase contracts adhering to company and government regulations.

Support new product introduction to provide optimal sourcing solutions.

Collaborate with Program Management, Operations, Engineering, and Quality staff to meet production schedules and ensure on-time deliveries.

Manage Purchase Order activities including creation, changes, VRMA, RTV, and invoice issues.

Assist the Purchasing department and management with special projects and assignments.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of buyer/planning experience in discrete manufacturing within aerospace, medical device, or automotive industries.

Proficiency with ERP systems.

Experience in purchasing within or from a machine shop.

Experience negotiating prices and contracts.

A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

APICS/ASCM Certification preferred.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Experience with ERP systems implementation.

Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations.

Ability to manage changing priorities and ensure supplier commitments.

Experience sourcing electrical and mechanical components.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Project Management tools.

Benefits:

Great benefits package

Work life balance

Clear career growth path

Work Environment

This onsite position will work alongside two other buyers, focusing on either Flight Control Actuation or Utility Actuation. You will interface with the Operations, Sales, Planning, and Quality teams and support specific business units. The role promotes internal growth and development, aiming for promotions within 1-2 years.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK***

This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call to dyseidenberg@astoncarter.com

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Whippany, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Will be eligible for benefits (vision, medical, dental) after the first of the following month (ex. start on 4/15 can enroll in benefits on 5/1) Annual discretionary company bonus

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Whippany,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 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.

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