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Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

We are seeking a Buyer who will play a crucial role in supplier performance management and procurement activities. This position involves regular review of supplier performance and executing action plans to meet key performance indicators. The Buyer will be responsible for selecting and negotiating with suppliers based on internal customer requirements and ensuring the best total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities

+ Regularly review supplier performance and execute action plans to meet key performance indicators.

+ Select and negotiate with suppliers based on internal customer requirements and best total cost of ownership.

+ Work with existing suppliers to develop and execute plans for continuous improvement in quality, delivery, service, and cost.

+ Evaluate suppliers based on preferred criteria of price, quality, and delivery.

+ Ensure purchases and capital expenditures align with division strategies and policies.

+ Partner with internal customers to approve purchases and capital expenses through the requisition system.

+ Act as a point of escalation for internal customers to assist with supplier-related opportunities.

+ Assist internal customers with expedited shipment as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Purchasing and negotiation expertise.

+ Experience in change controls and supply chain management.

+ Proficiency in commodities, purchase orders, and sourcing.

+ Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.

+ Passed majority of CPIM national certification exams or CPIM certified.

+ 1-3+ years of purchasing or supply chain-related experience.

+ Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

+ Analytical and technical skills to understand business practices and recommend process automation opportunities.

+ Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

+ Functional understanding of cost accounting and practical application.

+ Innovative mindset embracing lean enterprise principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to negotiate in business-to-business scenarios.

+ Familiarity with applicable Free Trade Agreements and ability to complete customer requests for agreements.

+ Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

+ Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs.

+ Adoption assistance, Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance at no cost.

+ Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness.

Work Environment

The role is based in an office environment, operating from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. You will collaborate with various departments, with up to 50 people. The position offers a direct placement opportunity with good benefits and a standalone role that provides substantial ownership.

If interested send your resume directly to rdegraw @astoncarter.com (no space between the "w" and "@")

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oxnard, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $117000.00/yr.

Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.Career development and tuition reimbursement.Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oxnard,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.