Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Buyer, where you will support the purchasing team through data entry tasks, update inventory, and analyze trends to assist purchasers in making informed decisions. Your role will include receiving and reviewing paperwork for accuracy, following up on purchase orders with suppliers to ensure correct pricing, shipment, and timely delivery. You will also collaborate with the Order Management leader on various projects and duties related to purchasing, and update the receiving schedule daily to reflect any reschedules, cancellations, or changes on purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Support the purchasing team through data entry tasks.

• Update inventory and analyze trends to assist in decision-making.

• Receive and review paperwork to ensure accuracy.

• Follow up on purchase orders with suppliers to confirm pricing, shipment, and timely delivery.

• Collaborate with the Order Management leader to complete various projects and duties related to purchasing.

• Update receiving schedule daily to reflect reschedules, cancellations, or changes on purchase orders.

• Expedite and defer goods as required with detail and a high sense of urgency.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in ERP/SAP systems.

• High attention to detail.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, negotiation, and purchasing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field; OR equivalent work experience.

• Experience in data entry, inventory management, and purchase order processing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.