Job Description
Job Title: BuyerJob Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing, including annual contracts. The successful candidate will develop policies and procedures for procuring goods and services, monitor market conditions affecting material pricing and availability, and track inventory levels and lead times.
Responsibilities
+ Manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing, including annual contracts.
+ Develop policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services.
+ Monitor market conditions that may affect material pricing and availability.
+ Track inventory levels and lead times, identifying lead-time risks.
+ Maintain a preferred supplier program in close cooperation with Quality Assurance.
+ Hold monthly meetings to review potentially obsolete materials.
+ Source back-up vendors to ensure a constant supply.
+ Actively participate in the quarterly physical inventory process.
+ Evaluate and monitor vendor performance.
+ Take on project work that includes updating product specifications.
Essential Skills
+ 3-5 years of purchasing experience.
+ Strong negotiation skills, especially for new vendor onboarding.
+ Experience with purchasing, procurement, and purchase orders.
+ Knowledge of supply chain management.
+ Direct and indirect buying experience.
+ Proficiency in ERP and SAP systems.
+ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and V/H lookups.
+ Experience in vendor management.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Experience in the food and beverage industry.
+ Familiarity with MRP systems.
Work Environment
The position is set in a manufacturing environment. The role offers full-time employment with a contract-to-hire option. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employee matching, paid time off, and a flexible spending account.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $40.00/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 Hayward,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2025.
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® 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.
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Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Flexible hours,