Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials, products, or services needed to support business operations. This role involves close collaboration with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and supply chain partners to ensure that cost, quality, and delivery objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials, components, or services in line with demand and inventory plans.
• Issue and manage purchase orders; track open orders and resolve delivery issues.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to optimize cost and service levels.
• Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and spend data to identify savings opportunities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and vendor records in ERP systems.
• Collaborate with planning, operations, finance, and quality teams to support business needs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procurement best practices.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or buying.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, D365, etc.).
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Strong communication and vendor management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or regulated environments.
• Familiarity with inventory management and demand planning concepts.

Work Environment

The position requires working from Monday to Friday during standard business hours in an office environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Charles, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $31.00/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 Saint Charles,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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® double diamond 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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