• Buyer

    Aston Carter (Hauppauge, NY)


    Buyer/Procurement

     

    Employment Type: Permanent

     

    Salary Range: $70,000 – $85,000

    About the Role

    We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our collaborative team and support engineering and manufacturing departments in purchasing simple to complex structures, including metals and composites. This is a new position on a team of four buyers, each paired with a planner for project support.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Purchase raw materials and components, primarily metals, for aerospace manufacturing.

    + Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and terms with new and existing suppliers.

    + Ensure vendors have all required information to meet production schedules.

    + Collaborate with production teams to resolve material flow issues and meet customer requirements.

    + Monitor inventory levels and manage repurchasing needs.

    + Utilize ERP systems and company databases effectively.

    + Conduct supplier visits to assess manufacturing capabilities and capacity.

    Required Qualifications

    + 3+ years of experience in manufacturing purchasing.

    + Aerospace purchasing experience (mechanical) is highly preferred

    + Proficiency with ERP systems (Visual ERP preferred) and Microsoft Excel.

    + Strong communication skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

    + U.S. Citizenship required.

    + High School Diploma or equivalent.

    Preferred Skills

    + Experience in procurement and purchasing processes.

    + Familiarity with sourcing various types of metals.

    Work Environment

    + Flexible schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM).

    + Collaborative culture within a privately owned company of ~100 employees.

    + Facilities include a 30,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters and a 57,000 sq. ft. composites division specializing in large, close-tolerance structures.

     

    Employee Value Proposition

     

    Join a dynamic team in a growing aerospace manufacturing company where your expertise in purchasing and supplier management will directly impact production success.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Hauppauge, NY.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

     

    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 Hauppauge,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

    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.