Job Title: Buyer / Expeditor Job Description Join a dynamic team responsible for managing the supply chain for assigned commodities. This role involves partnering with various stakeholder teams to develop necessary analysis and documentation, ensuring efficient communication and collaboration across business units. Responsibilities + Collaborate with teams across sales, scheduling, production, customer service, quality, expeditors, global sourcing, finance, shipping/receiving, and engineering to develop necessary analysis and documentation. + Manage supply chain for assigned commodities, including planning, analyzing, procuring, and expediting components to meet sales demands. + Monitor and maintain acceptable inventory levels and achieve on-time deliveries to meet production schedules. + Analyze MRP for inventory control to ensure timely material arrival and adherence to inventory dollar goals. + Utilize the SAP system daily to ensure 100% supplier on-time delivery by sending open order reports and meeting with suppliers. + Resolve daily Accounts Payable rejections to ensure timely payments to suppliers. + Work closely with the Quality Department on supplier quality issues and manage the return of defective materials. + Assist management with assigned projects as needed. Essential Skills + 5-10+ years of purchasing and expediting experience in the manufacturing sector. + Highly proficient in MS Excel, with preferred skills in Pivot tables and Vlookup. + Experience with any ERP system such as SAP. + High School Diploma. + Accounts Payable issue resolution skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years’ experience as a Buyer/Materials Planner with Accounts Payable resolution experience. + Associate degree with 5+ years’ experience as a Buyer/Materials Planner with Accounts Payable resolution experience. + A.S. or B.S. Degree in Electronics industry or Metal fab commodities experience. Work Environment The position is based in a corporate office environment where engineering, testing, accounting, and procurement teams are located. The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with an option to work remotely one day a week after training. The role offers a dedicated desk or cubicle. For immediate consideration, please apply online. Only local candidates will be considered. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.50/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 Fort Wayne,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2025. 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.