Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Reporting directly to the Arlington Supply Chain Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the business has the right quantity of goods and materials at the right time and at the right cost to meet the production and operational needs. This role involves strategic planning, purchasing, inventory control and supplier relationship management to ensure uninterrupted flow of materials and goods required for production. This is a great opportunity for someone who is excited about being part of a winning team and working towards career growth opportunities.

Drive demand planning through SAP and stablished MRP process.

Monitor and analyze vendor performance data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

Act as primary point of contact for vendors, resolving escalations related to delivery, quality, and pricing discrepancies.

Place purchasing orders and follow up with suppliers to meet production schedule.

Maintain the integrity of work order and purchase order data in SAP.

Manage inventory levels (stock, buyin, VMI, MRO) for reorder.

Develop strategies to increase inventory turnover.

Review daily and weekly production plans to ensure material availability.

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and trade compliance procedures.

Procurement, Supply chain, Sap, Buying experience, Purchase order, Purchasing, Buyer purchasing, Negotiation

Procurement,Supply chain,Sap,Buying experience,Purchase order

2-3yrs experience in purchasing ideally within copper, steel, electrical components.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated experience in ERP and MRP (transactional and planning module).

Experience in SAP will be considered as an asset.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, TX.

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.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
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
Application Deadline
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. Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. 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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