Buyer

Job Title: BuyerJob Description

The Buyer is responsible for ensuring a reliable supply of materials to support manufacturing operations at the site. This role focuses on purchasing electronic components and related materials, managing inventory, and supporting the broader supply chain to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives. The ideal candidate brings experience in electronics manufacturing and a strong understanding of supply chain management concepts, working closely with cross-functional teams to meet procurement needs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a team of Buyers to purchase electronic components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), hardware, custom fabricated parts, and subcontracting services.
• Interact regularly with Engineers, Project Managers, Quality teams, and Production staff to ensure all procurement requirements are clearly understood and fulfilled on time.
• Coordinate with the Accounting department to ensure all materials are accurately tracked, received, and processed in accordance with company procedures.
• Manage inventory in line with established policies and procedures, including overseeing reverse logistics and handling returns for materials that do not meet quality or specification requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships that support optimal outcomes for cost, scope, schedule, and quality.
• Use current demand and inventory data to determine appropriate reorder quantities and timing to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
• Execute savings and cost reduction targets as directed by leadership, contributing to ongoing improvement of procurement performance.
• Conduct sourcing analyses based on supplier quotations to identify and recommend the best suppliers for awarding business.
• Apply a strong understanding of PCB fabrication processes, materials, stack-ups, and relevant standards when evaluating suppliers and materials.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to ensure purchased materials meet design and quality requirements.
• Utilize ERP systems, with Epicor preferred, to create and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and maintain accurate procurement records.
• Use Microsoft Office tools and business analytics (such as Excel formulas and pivot tables) to analyze procurement data and support decision-making.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in quality, cost, delivery, and lead time within the procurement and inventory management processes.
• Negotiate vendor terms and conditions in alignment with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 15% of the time to visit suppliers or company locations as needed.
• Work within the production environment as needed to understand customer programs, components, and manufacturing processes to better align purchasing decisions with operational needs.

Essential Skills

• 35 years of related experience in purchasing for electronics manufacturing.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior experience using ERP systems for purchasing; Epicor experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of PCB fabrication processes, materials, stack-ups, and IPC standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical files, and specifications.
• Experience working with global PCB suppliers and offshore manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills to help streamline procurement and inventory management processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States, with no current or future visa sponsorship required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university is preferred, ideally in supply chain, business, or a related field.
• Experience as a Buyer in electronics manufacturing or supply chain roles.
• Proven track record of negotiating favorable vendor terms aligned with cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement in quality, cost, delivery, and lead time.
• Business analytics capabilities, including use of Excel formulas, pivot tables, and basic statistical analysis; SQL skills are a plus.
• Ability to build and maintain positive vendor relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 15%.
• Willingness to work in a production environment to gain deeper understanding of customer programs and components.

Work Environment

This role supports a manufacturing environment focused on electronics and PCB-related production. Standard working hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, becoming eligible for two remote days per week (currently Tuesdays and Fridays) after approximately six months, following the training period. The Buyer works closely with production, engineering, quality, accounting, and project management teams, and regularly uses ERP systems (such as Epicor), Microsoft Office, and analytics tools to perform daily tasks. The environment encourages collaboration, continuous improvement, and hands-on engagement with the production floor to understand customer programs and components. The benefits package includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA options with employer contributions, company-paid life insurance, and supplemental insurance options, supporting a comprehensive and attractive total rewards offering.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Five (5) weeks PTO per year Eight (8) paid holidays per year 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date) HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution) Company-paid life insurance Supplemental insurance options

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

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® Platinum Award 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.