Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

We are seeking a Buyer to support Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams through the procurement and management of materials and supplier relationships. This role is responsible for ensuring material availability, supporting production requirements, maintaining inventory levels, and driving improvements in quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Issue purchase orders and plan material requirements to support production and customer demand.

Monitor and resolve past-due orders, delivery issues, and expediting needs.

Maintain accurate item data, including lead times, pricing, and inventory parameters.

Manage material supply and inventory levels to support manufacturing operations.

Analyze supply chain issues and implement effective solutions.

Support inventory reduction and cost-saving initiatives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve supplier performance and materials management processes.

Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials planning.

SAP preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing processes, and supplier coordination.

Associate degree or higher in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related field preferred.

Familiarity with inventory control, supplier management, and cost-reduction initiatives.

This position works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams in a collaborative manufacturing environment. The role supports day-to-day purchasing activities, supplier communications, and material planning efforts to ensure operational and production goals are met.

This is a Contract position based out of Marietta, OH.

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 disabilityHealth 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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