Buyer

Aston Carter; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer-Planner in Irvine, CA to coordinate all sourcing activities for direct and indirect parts, supplies, services, and NRO equipment. You will negotiate long-term contracts, optimize pricing and delivery, and ensure timely delivery to support build plans and forecasts.

The role requires 5–8 years in strategic sourcing with a background in medical devices or pharmaceuticals, and a strong command of procurement processes, category management, and supplier collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience with direct or indirect materials.
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
• Industry experience in medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
• Understanding of procurement processes including spend analysis, opportunity identification, RFI/RFP processes, stakeholder management, negotiations, and contracting.
• Strong knowledge of category management framework and creating category strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct and indirect purchasing of parts, supplies, services, and equipment with an annual spend over $210M.
• Drive initiatives to reduce inventory levels and lower material costs.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers to optimize price, delivery, and payment terms.
• Manage material flow issues to meet business demands.
• Execute optimal supply chain strategy at a tactical level for all parts.
• Establish category procurement strategy and objectives for continuity and inflation mitigation.
• Build relationships with Business Unit heads to support sourcing initiatives.
• Mitigate supply continuity risks with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Drive capacity expansion with suppliers by assessing financial health and capability.
• Lead inflation mitigation projects via RFPs, cost models, and benchmarking.
• Lead supplier scorecard reviews to assess performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address non-conformance and underperformance issues.

Skills

Procurement

SAP

Negotiation

Excel

MRP

Inventory management

ERP systems

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: BuyerJob Description

As a Buyer-Planner, you will be responsible for collaborating and coordinating all facets of sourcing activities for both direct and indirect parts, supplies, services, and NRO equipment across the company. You will perform complex purchasing activities including pricing, volume discounts, negotiating terms and long-term contracts with suppliers, and delivery of goods/services to support build plans and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct and indirect purchasing of parts, supplies, services, and equipment procurement across the company, with a yearly spend of over $210M.
• Drive initiatives to reduce inventory levels and lower material costs.
• Negotiate the best terms (price, delivery, and payment terms) with suppliers while maintaining efficient output of purchase orders to achieve the highest quality and value.
• Manage material flow issues proactively to meet business demands.
• Execute optimal supply chain strategy at a tactical level for all parts.
• Establish category procurement strategy and objectives to ensure supply continuity, inflation mitigation, and growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with key Business Unit heads to ensure full understanding and support for sourcing and procurement initiatives.
• Mitigate supply continuity risks by partnering with vendors and internal business stakeholders.
• Drive capacity expansion with critical new and existing suppliers by understanding suppliers financial health status, manufacturing capability, and capacity.
• Lead inflation mitigation projects by executing RFPs, cost models, and benchmarking analysis.
• Lead business scorecard reviews with key suppliers to share feedback on performance, future opportunities for improvement, and growth plans.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address non-conformance and underperformance issues.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in procurement, SAP, purchasing, negotiation, Microsoft Excel, MRP, inventory management, ERP systems, and supply chain management.
• 5-8 years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience with direct or indirect materials.
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
• Industry experience in medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
• Understanding of procurement processes including spend analysis, opportunity identification, RFI/RFP processes, stakeholder management, negotiations, and contracting.
• Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge of category management framework and proven experience in creating category strategies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Supply chain management certifications such as CPIM, CPSM, CSCP, LEAN Six Sigma are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform proficient data and financial analysis.
• Superior communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Work Environment

This role is based 100% onsite with working hours from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, with occasional overtime. The work is conducted within a smaller team, providing opportunities for job security and direct conversion, even if the person returns from maternity leave. The Irvine campus is primarily focused on infusion therapy products, contributing to critical care products that save lives. The team environment values proactive individuals who are team players and willing to engage and take initiative.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $41.00/hr.

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.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

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.

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.