What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Aston Carter?
Job Title: Buyer
Job Description
We are seeking a Buyer to support both indirect and direct procurement for our operations and engineering teams. The role involves sourcing, purchasing, and managing vendor relationships to ensure the timely delivery of quality materials and services.
Responsibilities
The role is primarily desk-bound with some inventory checks in the warehouse. The employee will regularly need to lift and/or move items using a pallet jack. Work hours are from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The position requires significant computer use and occasional physical setup for vendors.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, WA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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:
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® double diamond 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.
Job Description
We are seeking a Buyer to support both indirect and direct procurement for our operations and engineering teams. The role involves sourcing, purchasing, and managing vendor relationships to ensure the timely delivery of quality materials and services.
Responsibilities
- Manage RFPs, purchase orders, and supplier requirements.
- Source and evaluate vendors, negotiate terms, and resolve conflicts.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on procurement for new product proposals.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory purchasing and transportation standards.
- Support continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.
- Manage and update the approved vendor list and necessary certifications.
- Occasionally move parts physically and ensure correct placement in the parts department.
- 1-3 years of procurement/buying experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google Sheets.
- Strong communication skills to engage with vendors and internal managers.
- Experience in aerospace.
- Management experience.
- Personable and able to work well with others.
The role is primarily desk-bound with some inventory checks in the warehouse. The employee will regularly need to lift and/or move items using a pallet jack. Work hours are from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The position requires significant computer use and occasional physical setup for vendors.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, WA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Auburn,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 2026.
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® double diamond 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.
Salary : $25 - $30