• Buyer

    Aston Carter (De Pere, WI)


    Buyer/Planner

    Job Description

    As a Buyer/Planner, you are responsible for the planning and placing of orders, and/or rescheduling delivery of orders for assigned parts, materials, and supplies pertaining to the manufacturing process, or items required for general business activities – ensuring quality standards are met and products are purchased at the best value.

    Responsibilities

    + Review the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) report for purchasing requirements and execute daily actions according to department procedures, including P.O. releases and supplier acknowledgments.

    + Review requisitions and Engineering documents for requirements and specifications.

    + Communicate forecasted requirements to suppliers to maintain supply chain health.

    + Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals.

    + Maintain accurate planning metrics including lead time, MOQ/EOQ, costing, purchasing information, and safety stock levels.

    + Conduct regular reviews of current usage levels with above parameters to ensure proper ordering volumes and patterns are followed to support Manufacturing and Service needs.

    + Review all available reports for shortages and excess and take appropriate action to expedite or disposition material.

    + Manage Supplier invoicing approval to minimize Purchase Price Variance and ensure supplier adherence to contract terms throughout the year.

    + Resolve non-conforming product, invoicing, and other issues in a timely manner to ensure availability of product and timely payment to suppliers.

    + Act as a liaison between suppliers and other departments to resolve procurement-related problems.

    + Escalate internal organizational issues and all issues pertaining to Suppliers (Cost, Quality, Availability, and Commercial) to the Procurement Director for resolution.

    + Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally.

    + Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other procurement-related tasks as needed, including cycle counting, inventory adjustments, and new supplier identification.

    + Coordinate efforts with receiving to verify accuracy, completing the receipt through the ERP system, and route to Accounts Payable. Assist Accounts Payable by investigating and reconciling any discrepancies.

    + Create, send, and monitor open purchase order reports to suppliers.

    + Check deliveries against purchase orders for accuracy and completeness.

    + Follow up on due, late, and missing shipments.

    + Expedite purchase orders as required to meet production needs.

    + Research and resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies.

    Skills and Qualifications Required

    + Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

    + Minimum of 3 years’ purchasing experience

    + Strong MRP and/or ERP experience

    + Experience managing assigned product metrics

    + Proven experience in sourcing, negotiations, and developing cost-saving initiatives

    + Proficiency using Microsoft Office with advanced Excel capabilities

    + Experience using purchasing software and manufacturing computer systems

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring adaptability and efficient multitasking.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 De Pere,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2025.

    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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.