Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Buyer Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring demand signals and placing purchase orders to meet raw material needs. You will manage open purchase orders, oversee supplier delivery performance, and maintain accurate demand and procurement data. Your role will involve analyzing supply risks and collaborating with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing to develop solutions. Communication of material availability with Production Planning, Operations, and cross-functional teams is crucial. Utilizing analytics to optimize inventory levels and stock positions, you will build knowledge of commodity markets and supplier capabilities, partnering with Strategic Sourcing to align replenishment strategies and drive improvements. Additionally, you will improve procurement processes for raw material components, coordinate return material authorizations for defective or non-conforming materials, and maintain supplier relationships through business reviews. Managing corporate credit card purchasing and ensuring timely, accurate transaction reconciliation using Concur is part of the role. You will analyze and interpret Bills of Materials to determine material requirements and execute corresponding Purchase Orders. Flexibility to work overtime, including before or after scheduled shifts and/or weekends, as required to support production and customer commitments, is essential.

• Monitor demand signals and place purchase orders for raw material needs.
• Manage open purchase orders and supplier delivery performance.
• Maintain accurate demand and procurement data.
• Analyze supply risks and collaborate with suppliers and Strategic Sourcing on solutions.
• Communicate material availability with Production Planning, Operations, and cross-functional teams.
• Use analytics to optimize inventory levels and stock positions.
• Build knowledge of commodity markets and supplier capabilities.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing to align replenishment strategies and drive improvements.
• Improve procurement processes for raw material components.
• Coordinate return material authorizations for defective or non-conforming materials.
• Maintain supplier relationships and participate in business reviews.
• Manage corporate credit card purchasing and ensure timely, accurate transaction reconciliation using Concur.
• Analyze and interpret Bills of Materials to determine material requirements and execute corresponding Purchase Orders.
• Available to work overtime, including before or after scheduled shifts and/or weekends, as required to support production and customer commitments.

• Purchasing and procurement experience.
• Experience with purchase orders and bills of material.
• Proficiency in Oracle and SAP ERP systems.
• 3+ years of supply chain, procurement, or related experience preferred.
• Excellent organization, time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to use data and analytics to support decision-making and forecasting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Experience in construction or manufacturing is advantageous.

The position is based on-site and follows a Monday to Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The role may require overtime, including before or after scheduled shifts and/or weekends, as needed to support production and customer commitments.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Millington, MD.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Millington,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.