Lead Purchasing Buyer

Job Title: Lead Buyer
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.
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.
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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.
Minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience, with a preference for 8-10 years.
Experience in the manufacturing or electrical supply industry.
Strong skills in purchasing, procurement, and vendor negotiation.
Experience with SAP and supply chain management is advantageous.

Work on-site Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This is a Contract position based out of Hanover, MD.
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)
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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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