Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing raw materials, equipment, components, and supplies at the best value while meeting quality, delivery, and business requirements. This role partners with suppliers, engineering, and purchasing teams to support procurement activities, cost negotiations, supplier management, and parts sourcing for Power Sports projects.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, equipment, and components while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.

• Manage procurement activities including supplier selection, RFQs, cost analysis, and negotiations.

• Coordinate parts ordering and procurement administration to support project timelines.

• Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal engineering/project teams.

• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, and delivery, and drive corrective actions when needed.

• Support purchase order creation, planning, and order tracking.

• Analyze quotations and negotiate competitive pricing and cost-saving opportunities.

• Maintain open order reports and procurement records.

• Ensure procurement activities align with project schedules and technical requirements.

• Travel and work overtime as needed to support business objectives.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of purchasing/procurement experience.

• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong knowledge of purchase order management and supply chain processes.

• Proven supplier management and cost negotiation experience.

• Background in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or technical environments.

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in Power Sports, automotive, or product development environments.

• Knowledge of cost reduction strategies and supplier performance management.

• Experience working with engineering and technical teams.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Strong reporting, documentation, and order-tracking skills.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in an automotive development center with a collaborative office environment. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility and occasional travel based on business needs. Daily work includes using SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to support procurement functions. This is a long-term contract opportunity with potential for full-time conversion and includes PTO and holiday pay while on contract.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Raymond, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Raymond, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Raymond,OH.

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] (%[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.