Buyer

Aston Carter; United States; On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Medical, dental & vision

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is looking for a Buyer to join the Procurement team in Marcus Hook, PA. This role involves facilitating purchases, negotiating contracts, and maintaining supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting. Benefits include 401K matching and medical coverage from the first day of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Experience negotiating contracts with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze purchase requisitions for clarity.
• Negotiate the best price and terms.
• Maintain supplier list and stock levels.

Skills

Experience in the manufacturing industry

Researching vendors and products

Preparing and reviewing purchase orders

Contract negotiation

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Job Title: Buyer

This role supports the Procurement team by facilitating the purchase of materials, equipment, and supplies on optimal terms, in alignment with company policies. The position involves entering procurement-related data into company systems and assisting in the review and analysis of purchase requisitions and basic contract requests. Additionally, the role requires investigating and developing sources of supplies and services, issuing bid requests, reviewing responses, and assisting in the execution of related purchasing and contracting activities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze purchase requisitions to ensure clear and complete descriptions of materials and equipment, including quantity, quality requirements, authorization, delivery needs, transportation mode, and support documentation.
• Maintain a current list of suppliers capable of meeting operational needs.
• Request and analyze bid quotations, evaluating factors such as terms, price, delivery, financial status, technical capability, quality control, and shipping location.
• Negotiate the best price, delivery, payment terms, purchase conditions, tax exemptions, price escalation, and other cost-impacting factors.
• Coordinate technical review of paperwork with appropriate stakeholders and issue purchase orders and supply agreements after securing required approvals.
• Investigate market conditions and perform comparative analyses of price, delivery conditions, material availability, quality, and new supply sources.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to receive feedback on supplier performance.
• Maintain replenishment of stock materials and update procurement information, including supplier details, stock levels, order quantity, and issuing of purchase orders.
• Work with the Rotating Equipment Team to maintain and repair stock of rotating equipment as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry in a similar role.
• Experience researching potential vendors and products to identify cost-effective solutions.
• Experience preparing and reviewing purchase orders, invoices, and other documents.
• Experience developing and implementing purchasing strategies to optimize cost savings, quality, and delivery of supplies and equipment.
• Experience negotiating contracts with suppliers to ensure the best pricing and terms.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP/Ariba is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in technical knowledge of work areas and responsibilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem‑solving and conflict leadership abilities.
• A sense of urgency in delivering results.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Initiative and reliability in work quality.
• Integrity and trustworthiness.

Work Environment

The position is a 9‑month contract‑to‑hire role with advancement opportunities. Once permanent, benefits include a 401K matching plan and medical/dental coverage starting on the first day of employment. The work environment involves using technologies such as SAP and Ariba, with a focus on procurement and supply chain management.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marcus Hook, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 – $32.00/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 Marcus Hook, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

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.