ResponsibilitiesPartner with stakeholder teams across business units such as sales, scheduling, production, customer service, and finance to develop analysis and documentation.Manage the supply chain for assigned commodities, including planning, analyzing, procuring, and expediting components.Ensure timely deliveries to meet customer production schedules and monitor inventory levels.Analyze the MRP for inventory control to ensure materials arrive on time without exceeding monthly inventory goals.Utilize the SAP system to achieve 100% supplier on-time delivery and resolve any arising issues.Resolve daily Accounts Payable rejections to ensure timely payments to suppliers.Collaborate with the Quality Department to address supplier quality issues and manage returns of defective materials.Assist management on assigned projects as needed.Essential Skills5-10+ years of purchasing and expediting experience in the manufacturing sector.Proficiency in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables and Vlookup.Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.High School Diploma.Ability to resolve Accounts Payable issues.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor’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.High School degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.Experience in the electronics or metal fabrication commodities industry.A.S. or B.S. Degree is preferred.Work Environment

The position is based in a corporate office environment where engineering, testing, accounting, and procurement teams collaborate. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. After completing training, you will have the flexibility to work remotely one day a week. Each employee is provided with their own desk or cubicle.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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