Our client is looking for a motivated Buyer to join their team! As a Buyer, you’ll play a key role in performing specialized procurement functions to supply materials at the best price and quality, ensuring timely delivery to support manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: + Analyze requirements to meet program or department needs. + Place and maintain purchase orders (POs) per system MRP requirements. + Ensure all necessary documentation is included with POs. + Assist in expediting shipments and resolving issues. + Resolve supplier quality and purchase order accounting issues. + Determine material requirements from engineering and production schedules. + Maintain inventory levels to meet cash flow requirements. + Negotiate short and long-term contracts and agreements. + Develop and implement tactical plans and prepare management reports. Additional Skills & Qualifications: + BA/BS in a related field preferred. + 3-5+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain. + Experience in electronics manufacturing preferred. + Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups). + Understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, Lean, Six Sigma). 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.