Procurement & Materials Buyer (Contract to Hire)

Talentify; Ceres (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer for our California-based project team in Ceres. This contract-to-hire role focuses on procuring materials, managing POs, and supporting shipping and inventory. You will work with ERP systems like SAGE 300 and SAP, negotiate costs, track spend, and coordinate with internal requestors to meet deadlines and budgets.

This onsite position offers weekday hours. Applicants should have purchasing experience in mechanical contracting or construction, strong communication,

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Preferably in mechanical contracting or construction environments.
• Strong organizational, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement of materials aligned with project timelines.
• Manage purchase orders from request to delivery.
• Maintain proactive communication with internal stakeholders regarding orders and schedules.
• Negotiate rates with vendors to secure favorable terms while meeting quality requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery issues.
• Assist with shipping, receiving and inventory control.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Cost control

Tools

SAGE 300

SAP

MRP

Excel

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer for our California-based project team in Ceres. This contract-to-hire role focuses on procuring materials, managing POs, and supporting shipping and inventory. You will work with ERP systems like SAGE 300 and SAP, negotiate costs, track spend, and coordinate with internal requestors to meet deadlines and budgets.

This onsite position offers weekday hours. Applicants should have purchasing experience in mechanical contracting or construction, strong communication,