Buyer III

Job Title: Buyer IIIJob Description

The position of Buyer III involves assisting the Buying Team in expanding the product selection by setting up new vendors and items, managing pricing, and maintaining the product catalog. The role involves coordinating new product launches, maintaining product costs and retail prices, managing content and images, building vendor relations, and assisting with special projects.

Responsibilities

• Set up new vendors and items to expand product selection.

• Maintain the product catalog, including managing pricing, content, and images.

• Coordinate new product launches and ensure all aspects are aligned.

• Maintain product costs and retail pricing strategies.

• Foster and maintain strong vendor relations.

• Assist with special projects as needed.

• Support and provide training as a backup to the Control Buyer.

Essential Skills

• Strong organization skills with attention to detail.

• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.

• Proficiency in computer skills, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Understanding of data management and databases.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise in procurement, category management, and strategic sourcing.

• Experience in strategic sourcing and executing country/global strategies.

• Strong data analysis skills.

• Proficiency in stakeholder and procurement management.

• Experience in developing sourcing strategies.

• Experience with end-to-end category strategy with significant annual spend.

• Experience in piloting new procurement technologies and driving digital transformation.

• Daily collaboration for strategic guidance and decision-making.

• Regular interaction with peer Category Managers for knowledge sharing.

• Participation in weekly cross-functional meetings with stakeholders.

Work Environment

The role offers a hybrid work schedule with three days onsite at any hub location. The work environment is highly demanding but supportive, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $44.00/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 Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.