Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Buyer

Job Description

The Buyer supports the Supply Chain function by sourcing, purchasing, scheduling, and expediting all materials required for assembly operations. This role ensures material availability, cost-effectiveness, and supplier performance while maintaining accuracy within the MRP system. The Buyer will operate with a high degree of independence due to limited internal training resources and will serve as the primary purchasing contact for the site.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing activities for parts and components used in assembly operations. Place orders, adjust schedules, and maintain accurate purchase order data.
• Review, validate, and act on MRP requirements. Update inventory schedules and ensure alignment with production needs.
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for assigned suppliers. Ensure on-time delivery, resolve constraints, and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery. Adjust schedules to support production and service requirements.
• Assist in managing inventory levels to meet turns goals and customer flexibility requirements.
• Source parts at the most cost-effective price while meeting quality and delivery standards. Aggressively and professionally negotiate terms.
• Work closely with production to ensure material flow, address non-conforming materials, and support assembly operations.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and comply with all safety, work rules, and departmental standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of buying experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Experience purchasing parts and components for equipment assembly, with a preference for mobile equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with an MRP system.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CPM, CPSM, CSM, or CPIM.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Work Environment

The position requires working onsite 100% of the time. Standard working hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with flexibility within the production window of 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

This is a Contract position based out of Fond Du Lac, WI.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/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 Fond Du Lac,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 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.