Buyer II

Buyer II

We are seeking a Buyer II to support procurement and supply chain activities with a focus on international vendors, particularly in China and Asia. This role is responsible for executing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring materials are delivered on time to support manufacturing and customer deployments. The Buyer II will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and finance teams to ensure procurement decisions align with technical requirements, cost targets, and delivery schedules. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and track purchase orders; follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Act as primary point of contact for day-to-day communication with vendors in China/Asia; handle lead times, pricing, and order status updates.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and BOMs to ensure suppliers deliver the correct parts.
• Obtain competitive quotes, analyze bids, and make recommendations that balance cost, lead time, and quality.
• Monitor stock levels, identify shortages, and support material replenishment to keep production running smoothly.
• Assist in onboarding and maintaining approved suppliers, including supporting audits and compliance checks.
• Partner with quality and engineering teams to resolve supplier issues related to delivery or part quality.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchase orders, supplier information, and transactions within ERP/Notion systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement workflows, streamline communications, and reduce costs.

Essential Skills

• Experience in purchasing and buying, particularly from China and Asia.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Comfortable working across multiple teams.
• Experience in a startup environment is a plus.

Work Environment

This role is based in Watertown, MA, and operates in a hybrid model, requiring 2-3 days in the office per week. The company is a small startup currently supplying robotics technology to major logistics companies, offering a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. Employees have potential for equity/stock if the company is acquired.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/yr. Health, Dental, Vision, 401K and Equity

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Cambridge, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.