Senior Buyer

Title: Buyer

Location: Cranbury, NJ

Pay: $35 - $45 an hour

A highly reputable precision product development and manufacturing company offering end-to-end engineering services is looking for an experienced Buyer to join their team! This role includes a large range of duties including but not limited to managing the procurement process for assigned goods in line with cost, quality, and delivery goals, resolving supplier issues related to pricing, quality, delivery, and invoicing, identify cost-saving opportunities and report delivery status to management, and much more!

Job Description:

• Manage the procurement process for assigned goods in line with cost, quality, and delivery goals.

• Apply sourcing policies and serve as the liaison between suppliers and internal teams.

• Evaluate supplier quotations and prepare purchase orders based on final negotiations.

• Conduct research and assessments of current and potential suppliers.

• Resolve supplier issues related to pricing, quality, delivery, and invoicing.

• Maintain accurate supplier documentation and records.

• Participate in supplier performance reviews and initiate improvement plans.

• Oversee material control, including documentation and chain of custody.

• Manage direct deliveries and drop shipments.

• Update ERP systems with changes in schedules or supply issues.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and report delivery status to management.

• Provide regular updates, reports, and strategic recommendations.

• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and guidelines.

• Explore alternative sourcing options to maintain supply continuity.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing and procurement.

• Strong ERP system knowledge.

• Experience with technical products, especially in Aerospace Defense and Medical Devices.

• Proven vendor management skills including negotiation and reporting.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing abilities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Great benefits package

• Work life balance

• Clear career growth path

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This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call to

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cranbury,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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 (% ) for other accommodation options.