• Buyer

    Aston Carter (Richmond, VA)


    Job Title: Buyer

    Responsibilities

    + Define and execute the external supply chain strategy with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project requirements and timelines.

    + Prepare the external supply chain project plan, focusing on strategy, schedule, and budget.

    + Achieve savings targets by applying standard levers through the Sourcing Team while meeting project cost, schedule, and quality requirements.

    + Coordinate external supply chain activities with category managers for assigned projects.

    + Develop new suppliers and alternative material sources with Category Managers, focusing on high quality and low cost, particularly from best cost countries.

    + Participate in project planning, scheduling, and production control.

    + Maintain the project purchasing dashboard using standard tools.

    + Consolidate and validate internal and external budgets for sourcing, logistics, and quality.

    + Track and manage project costs and time variances, taking actions to prevent budget deviations.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree.

    + Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supply chain, or relevant experience from recent internships.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The role offers a hybrid work model with two in-office days per week, AFTER the initial 30 day training period.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $27.50 - $38.50/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 Richmond,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 26, 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.