Buyer

Aston Carter; Warrington Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax options

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Manufacturing Buyer to manage production-related purchasing, analyze needs, and issue purchase orders while coordinating with technical and operations teams.

The role involves expediting critical materials, resolving supplier issues, and fostering strong supplier relationships to support cost, quality, and timely delivery initiatives. This onsite contract-to-hire position is based in Warrington, PA.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience supporting manufacturing or production.
• Experience sourcing components, materials, assemblies, or manufactured parts.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment where purchasing requirements frequently change.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing delivery commitments.
• ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for production-related materials and components.
• Analyze requirements and determine appropriate purchasing actions.
• Issue and manage purchase orders while monitoring supplier performance and delivery.
• Work with technical and operational teams to understand material requirements.
• Resolve material shortages, delivery issues, and supplier-related challenges.
• Expedite critical materials to maintain production schedules.
• Compare supplier capabilities, pricing, lead times, and availability.
• Assist with inventory planning and material forecasting.
• Develop and maintain productive supplier relationships.
• Support cost, quality, and delivery improvement initiatives.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Requirements analysis

Supplier management

Delivery commitments

Communication skills

Tools

ERP/MRP experience

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities for production-related materials and components.

• Analyze requirements and determine appropriate purchasing actions.

• Issue and manage purchase orders while monitoring supplier performance and delivery.

• Work with technical and operational teams to understand material requirements.

• Resolve material shortages, delivery issues, and supplier-related challenges.

• Expedite critical materials to maintain production schedules.

• Compare supplier capabilities, pricing, lead times, and availability.

• Assist with inventory planning and material forecasting.

• Develop and maintain productive supplier relationships.

• Support cost, quality, and delivery improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing experience supporting manufacturing or production.

• Experience sourcing components, materials, assemblies, or manufactured parts.

• Ability to work effectively in an environment where purchasing requirements frequently change.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience working with suppliers and managing delivery commitments.

• ERP/MRP experience preferred.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Experience within an engineered or complex manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. Candidates who have supported custom, project-based, or lower-volume production environments may be particularly well suited for this opportunity.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/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 to Hire position based out of Warrington, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Warrington,PA.

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] ([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.