Buyer | Manufacturing & Semiconductor Industry

Are you a procurement professional looking to make an impact in a growing, technology-driven manufacturing environment? Our client is an award-winning manufacturer supporting the semiconductor industry, known for innovation, quality, and continued growth. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative supply chain team where you'll play a key role in ensuring materials, goods, and services are available to support production goals and customer demand.

Pay: $33-$36/hour

Duration: 6-Month Contract (with potential for long-term opportunity)

What You'll Do

• Manage procurement activities for manufacturing operations, including materials, goods, and services
• Create and maintain purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems (Epicor experience preferred)
• Conduct competitive bidding and vendor negotiations to drive cost savings
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through ongoing communication and performance management
• Identify and implement cost-reduction and process-improvement opportunities
• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to qualify new suppliers and products
• Monitor inventory levels to align with forecasts and production demand
• Analyze market trends and supply chain conditions to support purchasing decisions
• Ensure compliance with procurement strategies and company policies
• Support import/export activities and supplier logistics coordination
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier-related issues
• Assist with non-conformance and supplier quality processes when needed
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate degree and/or equivalent experience considered
• 2 years of purchasing, procurement, or buying experience within a manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse environment
• Strong understanding of purchasing, requisitioning, and procurement processes
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems; Epicor experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to read and interpret bills of materials (BOMs), drawings, specifications, and procurement documentation
  
  

Why This Opportunity?

✅ Join an award-winning organization serving the rapidly expanding semiconductor sector

✅ Gain exposure to a growing manufacturing operation with strong long-term potential

✅ Work directly with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and Quality

✅ Opportunity to contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives and cost-saving projects

✅ Professional office environment with a collaborative team culture

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reynoldsburg, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $36.06/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 Reynoldsburg,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2026.
  
  

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com 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.