Join Our Team as a Buyer Are you an experienced purchasing professional who thrives in a fast-paced, data-driven environment? We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support procurement, inventory management, and vendor relationships within our growing manufacturing operation. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring materials, supplies, and inventory are available to support daily operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working independently, and brings strong SAP and advanced Excel expertise. What You'll Do As a Buyer, you will:

+ Create and manage purchase orders in SAP, typically handling multiple purchase orders daily.

+ Monitor inventory levels and execute SAP transactions to track material availability and usage.

+ Review inventory forecasts and purchasing requirements based on sales projections and operational demand.

+ Procure a wide range of materials and supplies, including:

+ Machine parts and manufacturing components

+ Packaging materials

+ Product ingredients and flavorings

+ Office and operational supplies

+ Communicate directly with vendors regarding order status, deliveries, quality concerns, and supply requirements.

+ Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records.

+ Generate, update, and analyze reports using advanced Microsoft Excel functions.

+ Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and Purchasing teams to resolve inventory and material issues.

+ Support the Purchasing Manager with administrative and operational tasks.

+ Ensure purchasing activities are completed accurately, on time, and with exceptional attention to detail.

+ Partner with supply chain leadership to align purchasing activities with broader business objectives. Required Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should have: + 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, supply chain, or a related field.

+ Experience creating and managing purchase orders in a professional environment.

+ Strong hands-on SAP experience, particularly within purchasing and inventory modules.

+ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.

+ Excellent data entry accuracy and record-keeping abilities.

+ Strong organizational and time-management skills.

+ Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities.

+ Comfort working in a high-volume, data-focused environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shakopee, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Shakopee,MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@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.