• Purchasing Specialist III

    Aston Carter (Torrance, CA)


    Job Title: Purchasing Specialist IIIJob Description

     

    The Purchasing Specialist III plays a crucial role in assessing supplier quotes, reviewing schedules, and understanding the processes and costs associated with creating parts. The position involves supplier and delivery management to ensure efficient and timely production.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage supplier quotations to ensure compliance with drawing specifications and styling intent. Analyze gaps and negotiate directly with suppliers.

    + Lead cost analysis activities for a complete vehicle to achieve cost targets, establish cost tables, and propose maker layouts.

    + Coordinate supplier activities related to maintaining development schedules, tooling, and production to ensure on-time fulfillment and meet production needs.

    + Create documents to justify proposals for cost evaluation using cost tables, supplier data, and other resources.

    + Lead activities to fulfill production needs at the manufacturing facility.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + Experience in project management, cost analysis, product development, or manufacturing.

    + Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.

    + Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

    + Knowledge of manufacturing processes.

    + Ability to work in a team environment.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and internet search tools.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with purchasing, procurement, supply chain, purchase orders, and ERP systems.

    + Familiarity with SAP, inventory management, MRP, and vendor management.

    + Experience in aerospace, logistics, and contract negotiation.

    + Ability to work in a startup or startup-like environment, adjust to change, handle ambiguity, multitask, and prioritize tasks.

    + Willingness to travel.

    Work Environment

    This is a hybrid role requiring four days onsite and one day working remotely. The work environment supports a team-oriented atmosphere, encouraging collaboration and adaptability. Employees are expected to dress in business casual attire and embrace a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Torrance, California.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $53.00/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 hybrid position in Torrance,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.

     

    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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.