Purchasing Associate Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD (NOW HIRING)

Description
As a Purchasing Associate, you will help ensure the uninterrupted flow of materials andservices that support manufacturing and business operations. You will work withsuppliers and internal teams to procure quality products at competitive costs, maintaininventory accuracy, support compliance, and contribute to process improvements. Thisrole is a strong fit if you enjoy solving problems, managing details, and building effectivesupplier relationships.Responsibilities Execute daily procurement activities, including purchase order creation, orderplacement, lead time verification, pricing validation, order acknowledgements,rescheduling, and supplier follow-up. Support procurement strategies aligned with quality, cost, and delivery objectives. Build and maintain supplier relationships and assist with pricing and contractdiscussions. Evaluate supplier performance, including quality, reliability, delivery, andcompliance. Identify and help reduce supplier and supply chain risks. Partner with internal teams to understand sourcing needs and support supplierselection. Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation. Resolve purchasing, supplier, inventory, or invoice-related issues in a timelymanner. Track and report purchasing metrics, including cost and supplier performanceinformation. Support continuous improvement of purchasing procedures and documentation. Receive, stock, organize, and issue inventory to support operational needs. Participate in cycle counts and physical inventory activities to support inventoryaccuracy and resolve discrepancies. Follow applicable quality procedures and support compliance with regulatoryrequirements, industry standards, and company policies. Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity,decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidatemust be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI generatedoutputs.Preferred Qualifications Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. Medical device industry experience. Experience using ERP systems, Ariba, Qlik, or similar procurement and analyticstools. Knowledge of inventory control and supply chain best practices
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Germantown, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.89/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 Germantown,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com 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.