Job Title: BuyerJob Description • Place purchase orders for direct & indirect materials while ensuring supplier commitments are met. • Manage assigned inventory within predefined Min/Max levels and countermeasure as needed. • Negotiate with suppliers to mitigate potential delivery issues before escalating to leadership. • Analyze supplier responses and make recommendations to the business when there are constraints. • Closely monitor supplier OTD and escalate as needed. • Escalate EOL/LTB decisions and associated supplier negotiations (e.g., pricing, lead-time). • Collaborate with A/P team members to promptly reconcile PO/invoice discrepancies. • Work with MRB team to process RTV’s in a timely fashion. • Respond to and update ECR’s and ECO’s as needed. • Work with Suppliers and employees to return non-conforming material to suppliers (RMA Returns). • Identify potential supply chain risks and offer creative solutions. • Participate in Supplier Business Review meetings as needed. Hard Skills + 3+ years of experience + Negotiation with Suppliers + MRP & ERP proficiency + Experience purchasing direct materials as well as indirect materials Job Type This is a contract position with a duration of 20 Week(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Bothell, Washington. Work Environment Onsite 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.