As a Buyer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that materials are purchased at the lowest cost while maintaining quality and reliability. You will be responsible for studying market trends, interviewing vendors, and recommending sources of supply. Your expertise will be key in soliciting and analyzing quotations to meet all requirements of authorizing source documentation.
ResponsibilitiesPurchase materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability, and urgency.Study market trends and interview vendors to recommend sources of supply.Solicit and analyze quotations required to satisfy all requirements of the authorizing source documentation.Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries and maintain production by expediting shipments and deliveries as needed.Negotiate for adjustments resulting from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus, or obsolete materials, contract terminations, or purchase order cancellations.Obtain certifications of delivery and conduct item delivery validation, ensuring accurate payment of invoices.Develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes and support the preparation of proposal cost data.
Essential Skills1-2 years of purchasing experience within the manufacturing industry.Basic Microsoft Office application skills with an emphasis on MS Excel.Experience with SAP and Microsoft Suite.Strong negotiation and data entry skills.
Additional Skills & QualificationsCurrently pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field.Knowledgeable in welding processes, mechanical, and custom fabrication.
Work Environment
The work environment is on-site full-time in Hunt Valley. This role offers a contract through the end of the year with the possibility of extension pending workflow. You will be working in a dynamic setting that requires the use of ERP systems and various software tools.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Cockeysville, Maryland.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $28.85/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 Sep 18, 2025.
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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n
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.
\n\nThe 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.
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