Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring! A Talented Buyer II Opening!

Job Description

The Buyer II is a process-oriented supply chain professional responsible for ensuring material availability to support the production schedule. This role procures materials for both standard production assemblies and first-time automation system builds, balancing cost, quality, and availability. The Buyer II manages multiple projects simultaneously, thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, and collaborates closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to maintain a reliable and cost-effective supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Initiate purchase orders for parts and services based on demand generated through customer sales orders and manage any necessary revisions.
• Provide regular material status reports for multiple projects, highlighting changes in materials, pricing, lead times, and other critical supply chain information to all stakeholders.
• Monitor, report, and update the status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of potential material availability or delivery issues.
• Coordinate material flows through product and bill of materials (BOM) changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers or materials driven by new product development.
• Collaborate with internal customers and deliver a high level of customer service, including working with the buyer/planner to recommend solutions, resources, and alternative supply options.
• Provide backup support for other supply chain functions, including shipping, receiving, and material handling, as needed.
• Identify, evaluate, and set up new vendors prior to conducting business, including establishing terms and ensuring appropriate mutual non-disclosure agreements and company documentation are in place.
• Establish and maintain an approved vendor list in collaboration with quality and engineering departments.
• Support the engineered solutions group by compiling costed BOMs of low to mid-level complexity to support cost estimates for new business opportunities.

Essential Skills

• 2–4 years of experience in a purchasing or supply chain role.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience using an ERP system’s purchasing functions; experience with SAP is preferred.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, and purchase order management.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes within a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

The role operates in a professional, inclusive, and collaborative office and manufacturing-support environment that embraces a “work hard, play hard” culture. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in supply chain, engineering, quality, and production, leveraging ERP systems such as SAP and tools like Microsoft Excel on a daily basis. The environment encourages teamwork, open communication, and process improvement, with a focus on meeting production schedules and supporting engineered solutions projects.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sherwood, OR.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Sherwood,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2026.

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.

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

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.