Lead Buyer

Job Title: Lead BuyerJob Description

Join a dynamic team dedicated to supplier management and communication, where your expertise will play a pivotal role in creating and managing purchase orders, onboarding new vendors, and resolving supply issues. This position requires a deep understanding of procurement processes within the manufacturing and electrical supply industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage and communicate with suppliers to ensure a smooth supply chain process.

• Create intercompany purchase orders as needed and track Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) purchase orders.

• Delegate incoming orders from daily ordering plans and maintain the Monday.com Purchasing workspace.

• Onboard new vendors and manage purchase orders effectively.

• Collaborate with the receiving team to identify unmarked deliveries and resolve supply issues.

• Review and approve purchase orders, resolving errors and discrepancies in partnership with accounts payable and receiving.

• Manage key suppliers and conduct accounting payment hold reviews.

• Attend and contribute to purchasing meetings.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience, with a preference for 8-10 years.

• Experience in the manufacturing or electrical supply industry.

• Proficiency in ERP systems, with NetSuite preferred.

• Strong skills in purchasing, procurement, and vendor negotiation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SAP and supply chain management is advantageous.

Work Environment

Work on-site Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The role offers a collaborative environment where your innovation is valued, and you have the flexibility to influence productivity and company culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hanover, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Hanover,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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® double diamond 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.