Buyer I

Job Title: Buyer I

Job Description

The Buyer I plays a key role in expanding product selection and enabling successful new product launches by setting up new vendors and items, maintaining the product catalog, and managing pricing. This position works at the intersection of innovation and execution, collaborating closely with engineering, product development, and supply chain partners to turn early-stage product concepts into tangible solutions and scalable procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Set up new vendors and items to support product expansion and ensure accurate onboarding into internal systems.

• Maintain the product catalog, including product cost, retail price, content, and images, to ensure information is current, accurate, and aligned with business objectives.

• Coordinate and support new product launches by partnering with engineering, product development, and supply chain teams to meet program timelines and business requirements.

• Manage and update pricing data, including cost and retail price, in alignment with sourcing strategies and procurement policies.

• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to support sourcing strategies, product availability, and quality standards.

• Assist with special projects related to procurement, supply chain management, and inventory, contributing data analysis and process improvements.

• Support and provide training as a backup to the Control Buyer, ensuring continuity of purchasing and inventory control activities.

• Use ERP systems (such as Oracle, SAP, EBS) to create and manage purchase orders, track inventory, and maintain procurement records.

• Leverage Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) to analyze data, prepare reports, create presentations, and maintain documentation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to shape sourcing strategies and influence design decisions for new products.

• Navigate ambiguity and solve complex supply chain challenges, ensuring procurement activities align with program timelines and business outcomes.

• Act with urgency and ownership in a highly demanding yet collegial environment where teamwork and mutual respect are essential.

• Apply data management and database understanding to improve accuracy, efficiency, and visibility of purchasing and inventory information.

Essential Skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a demanding environment.

• High level of self-motivation and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.

• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in vendor setup, product catalog maintenance, and pricing management.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with ERP systems, such as Oracle, SAP, or EBS, for procurement, purchasing, and inventory management activities.

• Knowledge of supply chain management principles, including procurement, purchase orders, MRP, and inventory processes.

• Ability to build and maintain effective vendor relationships and collaborate with engineering, product development, and supply chain partners.

• Comfort working in a highly demanding environment where teamwork, agility, and ownership are critical.

• Ability to use data to drive decisions, support innovation, and improve procurement and supply chain processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of data management and databases to support accurate and efficient handling of product and purchasing information.

• Familiarity with global operations and robotics-related supply chains is beneficial.

• Experience in buyer or purchasing roles involving ERP, procurement, and inventory management is an advantage.

• Ability to contribute to sourcing strategies and influence design decisions for new product development.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate across cross-functional teams and present data-driven insights.

• Interest in working on cutting-edge technology and early-stage product concepts within a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to continuous learning, transparency, and mutual respect in a collaborative team culture.

Work Environment

The role operates within a global robotics operations setting that emphasizes collaboration, ownership, agility, and a builder's mindset. The typical work schedule is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00/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 North Reading,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

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® Platinum Award 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.