Technical Buyer

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to support a growing manufacturing operation focused on engineered products, fabricated components, electronics, and custom hardware assemblies. This individual will serve as a critical link between suppliers, engineering, production, inventory, and program teams to ensure materials are sourced, purchased, and delivered in alignment with operational and customer commitments.

The ideal candidate is a proactive supply chain professional who can manage the entire procurement lifecycle, develop strong supplier relationships, and support both commercial off-the-shelf and custom-manufactured products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
Source and procure materials, components, assemblies, and services required to support production and program schedules.
Manage supplier relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for cost, lead time, delivery, and performance discussions.
Evaluate supplier capabilities to identify the best manufacturing partners for custom and engineered components.
Request, review, and analyze supplier quotations while negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.
Issue and manage purchase orders from placement through receipt and closeout.
Work closely with production planners to ensure purchased materials align with manufacturing requirements and timelines.
Monitor supplier commitments and proactively resolve shortages, delays, quality concerns, and delivery issues.
Support procurement of fabricated metal components, machined parts, electronics, networking equipment, and custom assemblies.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and part requirements to ensure accurate sourcing and purchasing decisions.
Coordinate return material authorizations (RMAs), corrective actions, and supplier issue resolution.
Maintain purchasing, supplier, and material records within ERP systems.
Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, reduce lead times, lower costs, and mitigate supply chain risks.
Support supplier qualification and vendor management initiatives.
Track and report procurement KPIs including supplier performance, delivery metrics, and cost savings opportunities.

Skills

Procurement, sourcing, vendor management, manufacturing environment, erp system, purchase order, cost management, supplier risk, cross functional teams, excel data entry, deltek costpoint, aerospace, defense industry, cisco hardware procurement, commodity-based procurement experience

Top Skills Details

Procurement,sourcing,vendor management,manufacturing environment,erp system,purchase order,cost management,supplier risk,cross functional teams,excel data entry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Technical Procurement Expertise
Experience managing the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing through receipt and supplier performance management.
Ability to balance cost, quality, lead time, and program requirements when making purchasing decisions.
Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and expedite critical material requirements.
Supplier & Commodity Management
Experience developing and maintaining relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing capacity, and technical competencies.
Experience supporting strategic sourcing initiatives and identifying alternative suppliers to reduce supply chain risk.
Familiarity with commodity management principles and category-based procurement.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Knowledge
Understanding of production scheduling and how procurement decisions impact manufacturing operations.
Experience supporting custom-designed products in addition to commercial off-the-shelf components.
Knowledge of inventory management principles, material flow, and supply chain operations.
Familiarity with procurement support for prototype, development, and production environments.
Engineering & Product Support
Ability to work closely with engineering teams on new product introductions and design changes.
Experience sourcing materials and components from engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Understanding of revision-controlled environments and engineering change processes.
Exposure to fabricated metal components, electronic assemblies, networking hardware, or electromechanical systems.
ERP & Systems Experience
Experience utilizing ERP platforms for purchasing, supplier management, inventory visibility, and reporting.
Ability to maintain accurate procurement data and purchasing records.
Experience monitoring open purchase orders, delivery schedules, supplier commitments, and i

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.00/hr. 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. 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 Orlando,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

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 [email protected] 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.