• Buyer

    Aston Carter (Chula Vista, CA)


    Job Title: Buyer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Material or Supply Chain Analyst to join our Supply Chain and Procurement team. The role involves supporting day-to-day operations, creating and maintaining supplier relationships, coordinating purchasing transactions, and implementing material cost-reduction efforts. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by developing and supporting business strategies and securing commodities and services that align with our projects and product lines.

    Responsibilities

    + Create and maintain supplier relations to ensure optimal performance.

    + Coordinate purchasing transactions to meet project and stock goals.

    + Implement material cost-reduction strategies.

    + Promote and drive improvements in supplier and business performance.

    + Support, maintain, and improve the strategy for purchased commodities and services.

    + Support the financial performance of the business.

    + Evaluate and develop policies and procedures for continuous procurement improvement.

    + Manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and quality performance.

    Essential Skills

    + Strong ERP experience, with Oracle preferred and SAP acceptable.

    + 3-5 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain roles.

    + Procurement experience, ideally in government contracting.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.

    + Minimum of 5 years of purchasing and/or Supply Chain experience.

    + Strong knowledge of Government contracting practices, including FAR/DFARS.

    + Understanding of Supply Chain Management concepts like planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier selection, inventory control, and logistics.

    + Planning, negotiation, and execution skills.

    + Project management and strategic sourcing experience.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience in Defense industry procurement is strongly preferred.

    + Lean and/or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge is preferred.

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to develop and execute strategic plans.

    + Self-starter, highly motivated, action-oriented, proactive, and collaborative.

    + Demonstrated success in driving cost reductions and superior customer service.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Chula Vista,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.