Job Title: BuyerJob Description Under the general direction of the Global Procurement Manager, the Mechanical Buyer I is knowledgeable in most aspects of generalized purchasing and may be knowledgeable in fabricated mechanical components, fasteners, and assemblies. This role coordinates purchasing activities with sales, manufacturing, and engineering departments to acquire raw material, finished goods inventory, MRO and Capital equipment, and/or outside services, both direct and indirect, in a cost-effective and timely manner. Responsibilities + Adhere to Corporate Purchasing Policy and Procedures. + Process Singapore PO’s and Sales Orders. + Monitor and expedite corporate buy requests on a daily/weekly basis. + Perform cost analysis and inventory planning for various commodities. + Recommend new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate. + Understand engineering drawings and interpret various methods of manufacturing, standards, and attributes such as material, finish, and secondary operations. + Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers. + Ensure that products and services procured meet established standards. + Work with suppliers to optimize schedules of incoming shipments. + Interface with mechanical suppliers, including RFQ, PO processing, expediting, tracking delivery, and quality performance. + Collaborate cross-functionally with various internal and external teams. + Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice by management. Essential Skills + Knowledge of purchasing, procurement, and purchase orders. + Experience with ERP and MRP systems. + Inventory planning and management skills. + Experience in engineering and buying. + Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). + Basic understanding of engineering drawings and flow charts. Additional Skills & Qualifications + MRP knowledge and use may be required. + Basic understanding of industry commodities and market trends with respect to raw materials, manufacturing locales, and strategic sources. + Technical understanding of the company’s products and supply base is highly desired. + Fluency in English – Mandarin is a plus. + Proven buyer knowledge of mechanical items and/or fabricated metals. Work Environment This position operates in a small office environment with three people. The standard working hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Roseville,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.