Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

The Buyer is responsible for managing a specific group or category of products, ensuring the right products are available at the right time, price, and quality. This role involves sourcing and negotiating with vendors to optimize sales and minimize costs within their assigned category. The Buyer also analyzes market trends and customer preferences to make informed purchasing decisions and improve product offerings.

Responsibilities

Coordinate procurement activities for select purchased and manufacturing products. Create and execute purchase and work orders in the system. Execute vendor procurement plans and/or internal procurement plans to fulfill requirement for both internal and external products. Coordinator with vendors implementing and/or maintain replenishment systems such as consignment and vendor-managed inventory. Ensure that product is available to meet production requirements timely. Drive inventory reductions. Review inventory for excess and obsolescence. Support Engineering changes, quoting and new project/product releases.Help to maintain planning parameters including safety stocks, cost, and lead times. Manage vendor delivery schedules. Establish and manage ongoing vendor relationships. Evaluate POs and supply base weekly for potential delivery or quality problems Resolve ASN or PO discrepancies.

Essential Skills

Vendor negotiationQuoting PurchasingInventory managementPurchase order management3/4 years of Purchasing in a manufacturing setting is requiredAS/400 system knowledge is a plusAPICS certification is a plus

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.Effective communication and interpersonal skills.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Work Environment

The work environment involves constant desk work, computer use, and telephone use. The role is predominantly sedentary with constant sitting, frequent walking and standing, occasional stooping, kneeling, and repeated bending. Light lifting of 10-20 pounds is frequent, while moderate lifting of 20 to 50 pounds is occasional. The position requires occasional reaching or working above shoulder level and occasional pulling/pushing and carrying.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Clayton, North Carolina. The schedule is Monday - Friday with Flex start and end times.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical plans including High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Dental & Vision Coverage: Routine dental care, eye exams, and prescription eyewear available at low co-payments or discounted rates

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clayton,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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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