Strategic Materials Buyer - Onsite in Long Beach

Talentify; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer for an on-site role in Long Beach, CA. You will source materials, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate with Engineering and R&D to ensure timely fulfillment and accurate PO tracking within our ERP system.

The ideal candidate has a background in supply chain management, ERP proficiency, and strong Excel skills, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 6+ years of overall experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (6+ years of total experience).

Responsibilities

• Source materials after evaluating vendor capabilities, prices, delivery needs, and performance.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Manage business relationships with assigned suppliers.
• Oversee the RFQ process to secure competitive bids.
• Integrate with Engineering teams to meet procurement requirements.
• Act as the primary contact for R&D order status.
• Provide purchase order status updates to material planners.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Maintain purchase order data within the ERP system.

Skills

Supply chain management

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer for an on-site role in Long Beach, CA. You will source materials, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate with Engineering and R&D to ensure timely fulfillment and accurate PO tracking within our ERP system.

The ideal candidate has a background in supply chain management, ERP proficiency, and strong Excel skills, with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 6+ years of overall experience.