Buyer, Procurement (Temporary)

The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials, components, and services required to support production operations. This role works closely with suppliers, production planning, inventory control, engineering, and operations teams to ensure on-time delivery of quality materials while maintaining cost-effective purchasing practices.

Source and procure raw materials, components, equipment, and services to support manufacturing operations.

Monitor supplier performance, including quality, pricing, delivery, and responsiveness.

Collaborate with production planning and inventory teams to ensure material availability and minimize shortages.

Review inventory levels and forecasted demand to maintain optimal stock levels.

Resolve supplier-related issues involving delivery delays, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies.

Identify and evaluate new suppliers to improve cost, quality, and supply chain reliability.

Analyze purchasing trends and recommend cost-saving initiatives.

Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP/MRP system.

Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and supply chain operations.

Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and procurement procedures.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of purchasing, procurement, or buying experience within a manufacturing environment.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Strong understanding of supply chain, inventory management, and production planning concepts.

This is a Contract position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

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 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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