Buyer

Aston Carter; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks PTO per year

Eight paid holidays per year

401(k) employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA & FSA plans

Company-paid life insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer to ensure material supply for manufacturing at the Frederick, MD site. You will work with Engineers, Project Managers, Quality, and Production to fulfill procurement needs and manage inventory and vendor relationships.

The role requires 3–5 years in electronics purchasing, ERP (Epicor) experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. It is a fully onsite position with competitive benefits and a focus on cost, schedule, and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred in related field.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor) and MS Office; strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase electronic components, bare boards, hardware, and subcontracting services.
• Coordinate with Engineers, Project Managers, Quality, and Production to meet procurement needs.
• Manage inventory, reverse logistics, and vendor relationships to optimize cost, scope, schedule, and quality.

Skills

Purchasing

Purchase order

MRP

PCB

Electronics

Supply chain

Buyer purchasing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY The Buyer is responsible for ensuring the supply of materials at a site to support manufacturing. The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management concepts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Other duties may be assigned. Work in conjunction with a team of Buyers to purchase electronic components, bare boards, hardware, custom fabricated parts, and subcontracting services. Interact with Engineers, Project Managers, Quality Management, and Production to ensure that all procurement needs are met. Work with the Accounting department to ensure that all material is properly tracked and processed. Manage inventory according to policies and procedures; manage reverse logistics and returns for material that does not meet requirements. Develop vendor relationships in support best outcomes for cost, scope, schedule, and quality. Utilize current data in support of reorders. Execute on savings targets as directed by management. Conduct sourcing analyses based on supplier quotes to recommend the best suppliers to award business to. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Skills

Purchasing, Purchase order, Mrp, PCB, Electronics, Supply chain, Buyer purchasing

Top Skills Details

Purchasing,Purchase order,Mrp,PCB,Electronics

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required background: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Preferred background: Bachelors degree (B.A or B.S.) from four-year college or university 3-5 years of related experience in purchasing for electronics manufacturing Prior experience in ERP system, Epicor preferred. Required skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving ability to help streamline procurement and inventory management processes. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred skills: Proven track record of negotiating favorable vendor terms in accordance with specified targets. Demonstrable commitment to continuous improvement of processes in the areas of quality, cost, delivery, and lead time. Business Analytics skillsExcel formulas and pivot tables, SQL, statistical analysis

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Five (5) weeks PTO per year
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date)
• HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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® Platinum Award 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 [e-mail] 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.