Assistant Buyer

Job Title: Assistant Buyer / Purchasing Assistant Job Description
This Assistant Buyer role supports a large automotive customer service purchasing organization, focusing on MRO, packaging, and vehicle personalization. You will work closely with buyers to manage non-purchase order processes, maintain purchasing systems and reports, and ensure timely and accurate handling of parts, orders, and supplier-related activities. The position offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in purchasing with a clear path toward future buyer responsibilities.
Responsibilities

• Support buyers with a variety of purchasing activities within MRO, packaging, and vehicle personalization categories.
• Work with buyers on the Non-Purchase Order (NPO) process and create, maintain, and distribute a weekly NPO agenda.
• Initiate and implement new charting methods for interim prices reports, NPO systems, and other purchasing reports as required.
• Resource parts and coordinate with suppliers to ensure availability and timely delivery of required materials.
• Process credit and debit memos accurately and in a timely manner.
• Resolve departmental issues across purchasing systems and topics, coordinating with relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain MDI trackers and SP records to ensure data accuracy and availability for the team.
• Set up and process daily stock redirects to support inventory and supply continuity.
• Process sales agreements, monitor shipment status, and track deliveries to completion.
• Analyze COPIS (Customer, Output, Process, Input, and Supplier) tickets and route open tickets to the appropriate buyer for action.
• Provide administrative support for purchasing activities, including order entry, tracking, and documentation.
• Follow up with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery schedules, and resolve discrepancies.
• Use SAP and other systems to enter, track, and report purchasing and order-related data.
• Prepare and maintain tracking and reporting tools to support cross-functional communication and visibility.
• Participate in special projects as assigned, contributing to process improvements and purchasing initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support purchasing, supply chain, and operational objectives.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in purchasing as an assistant, junior buyer, or similar role.
• Experience working in purchasing or procurement environments with responsibility for order entry, tracking, and administrative support.
• SAP experience gained through work or academic settings.
• At least 2 years of experience in tracking, reporting, and working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders.
• Completed bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel for data entry, reporting, and tracking.
• Experience with purchase orders, non-purchase orders, and order entry processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong initiative and a demonstrated long-term interest in progressing into a buyer role.
• Effective communication skills for working with suppliers, buyers, and cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, documentation, and reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement within a complex organization.
• Hands-on experience with vendor management and supplier follow-up activities.
• Familiarity with tracking tools, reports, and dashboards used in purchasing and supply chain environments.
• Experience working with SAP purchasing modules and related systems.
• Ability to analyze tickets or issues (such as COPIS tickets) and route them appropriately.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Interest in continuous improvement and developing new charting or reporting methods.
• Strong teamwork mindset and willingness to support special projects as needed.

Work Environment
This role operates in a hybrid work model, currently with four days in the office and one day working from home, subject to change based on leadership direction. The on-site location is a main campus with an open-concept, dedicated floor and an updated, modern workspace that includes a cafeteria. Standard work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for a 40-hour workweek, and you must be able to start at 8:00 a.m. The dress code is business casual, where khakis or dress pants with a button-down shirt or blouse are appropriate. The culture emphasizes a family and team-oriented environment, guided by values such as putting people first, doing the right thing, staying curious, creating the future, building with toughness and resilience, playing to win, and acting as one unified team.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 hybrid position in Dearborn,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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.

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