Buyer

Job DescriptionThe buyer will be responsible for purchasing key materials, parts, supplies, and equipment following established purchasing policies and procedures, while optimizing price, delivery, and terms.Essential Functions: Develop, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to accomplish material cost, availability, and inventory goals. Track trends in the industry, with key competitors, noted high-performing companies, and the worldwide economy, understanding their impact on and relevance to the business. Identify key barriers/core problems and apply problem-solving skills to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems. Make decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results. Analyze, understand, and convert MRP messages to raw material purchase orders and plans to meet production/forecast demand (including move-in and move-out reports). Identify and drive process improvements to reduce lead time and inventory levels and improve supplier on-time delivery. Maintain purchase part inventory by verifying quantities, and understanding production schedules, and technical/part requirements. Maintain item master integrity by updating supplier lead times, verification of safety stock levels, EOQs, etc. Purchase supplies, materials, and office supplies/equipment by preparing and submitting purchase orders following department procedures and limits of authority. Maintain purchasing records to include: PO retention and related documents. Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns, and quality problems with suppliers. Monitor the status of open orders to ensure on-time delivery of all items ordered, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of all future problems. Recommend and establish optimal inventory levels based on material/supplier lead times and market conditions. Manage material flows throughout production/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development or ECO changes. Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternate supply options. Maintain department workflow by filling in for other positions as needed. Assist with cycle counting and yearly physical inventory. Special projects/responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications:

4-year degree in Supply Chain or Business with 4 years of experience, OR 6 years of equivalent experience

Strong MRP knowledge

KPI and Metrics driven

Inventory Control Experience

Experience using ERP systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to coordinate supplier meetings to conduct Business Reviews

Additional Skills:

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making under conditions of uncertainty

Ability to manage supplier relationships

High level of customer service

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

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.