Buyer

Description This position will manage purchasing execution and supplier performance for assigned commodities while providing functional guidance and escalation support to local stakeholders (internally and externally), ensure compliance with agreed strategies, and act as an ambassador of Supply Chain.

Main Job Duties:

• Manage supplier relationships and works to improve overall supplier performance
• Plan, issue, and manage purchase orders for assigned commodities in alignment with production schedule and material plans
• Execute buys within approved sourcing strategies, pricing agreements, and lead time parameters.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for commodity suppliers and supports supplier performance monitoring and corrective actions.
• Oversee ERP and MRP exception management for assigned commodities and ensures timely resolution.
• Partner with strategic sourcing & engineering on product design to manufacture transitions.
• Review inventory positions and buying signals to balance service level and inventory health.
• Partner with planning and finance to address systemic issues impacting material flow or cash.
• Identify supply, capacity, and inventory risks proactively and communicates risks and recovery plans to internal stakeholders.
• Lead recovery actions for expedites, shortages, and supplier disruption and escalates based on severity and business impact.
• Research potential Suppliers and/or Service Providers to meet sourcing requirements, as applicable.
• Maintain Supplier Management processes (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification); update supplier evaluation systems to obtain and the best suppliers and ensure transparency.
• Establish inventory requirements by studying manufacturing history and production forecasts.
• Contribute to the implementation and ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes, and systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance.
• Perform other Procurement-related administrative tasks including, but not limited to, Invoice Discrepancy Resolution, Payment Authorizations, inventory levels, safety stocks.
• Drive cost savings and/or productivity initiatives with assigned categories. Drive CSR initiatives in supply chain.
• Lead QBR's with suppliers, as needed.
• Lead supplier negotiations; evaluations; changes in strategy. Skills buyer purchasing, purchasing, procurement, purchase order, supply chain, erp, planner, buying experience Top Skills Details buyer purchasing,purchasing,procurement,purchase order Additional Skills & Qualifications
• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business or business equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Certified Purchasing Management (CPM) certification desired.
• Three to Five years purchasing materials in a manufacturing environment.
• MRP or ERP software experience required. Infor CloudSuite or SyteLine preferred.
• Advanced in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities for multiple projects and assignments.
• Operates in support of and in response to KPI driven decision making.
• Strong desire to promote positive change.
• Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as work well in teams.
• Solves a range of straightforward problems; analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.
• Critical thinking skills - able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Strong communicates skills; able to clearly and concisely express information (or data) to associates, peers, and management.
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
• Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection.
• Regularly required to stand; walk and communicate with others.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Able to lift and carry up to 25lbs Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Canonsburg, PA.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00/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 Canonsburg,PA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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® double diamond 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.