Buyer (Auburn, WA)

Buyer

We are seeking a Buyer to support indirect and direct procurement for our operations and engineering teams. This role involves sourcing, purchasing, and managing vendor relationships to ensure the timely delivery of quality materials and services.

Manage RFPs, purchase orders, and supplier needs.

Source and assess vendors, negotiate terms, and resolve conflicts.

Collaborate with engineering teams on procurement for new product proposals.

Ensure compliance with regulatory purchasing and transportation standards.

Support continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.

Manage and update the approved vendor list and necessary certifications.

Occasionally, physically move parts and ensure they are in the correct department.

1-3 years of procurement/buying experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Google Sheets.

Excellent communication skills to interact with vendors and internal managers.

Aerospace experience.

Management experience.

Personable and easy to get along with.

The work environment is mostly desk-bound with interspersed inventory checks in the warehouse. The employee will regularly lift and move items with a pallet jack. Work hours are 5:30am to 2pm, Monday through Friday. The role involves heavy computer use and requires setting up for vendors.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, Washington.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.

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.