Buyer

Aston Carter • Carlsbad, CA

3d • $28 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

If you enjoy working with suppliers, staying organized, and keeping operations running smoothly, this Buyer role gives you real ownership and room to grow. You’ll be part of a collaborative manufacturing team, learn a unique supply chain operation, and build skills that translate into long‑term career growth in purchasing and supply chain. This role is ideal for someone with early-to-mid career buying experience who likes variety, communication, and seeing their work directly impact production.
As a Buyer, you’ll manage purchase orders from start to finish, working with suppliers, internal teams, and systems to ensure materials arrive on time and accurately.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in a buying or purchasing role
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with machined parts, sheet metal, castings, hardware, or electronic components
• Comfort using ERP/MRP systems (Epicor strongly preferred)
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Epicor MRP experience
• Exposure to reading manufacturing drawings or schematics
• Interest in growing a career in purchasing or supply chain

Responsibilities

• Creating and issuing purchase orders after verifying specs, pricing, and delivery needs
• Requesting vendor quotes and obtaining approvals before releasing orders
• Communicating regularly with suppliers via phone and email to track orders and resolve issues
• Expediting orders when needed to meet production or customer deadlines
• Tracking orders from placement through delivery and keeping stakeholders informed
• Verifying incoming materials against purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
• Coordinating receiving documentation and supporting accurate supplier payment
• Entering and maintaining purchasing data in the MRP system (Epicor experience is a plus)
• Comparing vendor pricing to support cost-effective purchasing decisions
• Purchasing raw materials, machined parts, sheet metal components, electronic parts, assemblies, and vendor kits
• Reviewing basic drawings or schematics and working with engineering for clarification
• Supporting receiving and accounts payable with issue resolution
• Communicating proactively, asking questions, and escalating concerns appropriately

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees