• Buyer

    Aston Carter (Peachtree Corners, GA)


    Job Title: BuyerJob Description

     

    Responsible for monitoring, managing, planning, and purchasing materials to support the end-to-end supply chain in a fast-paced FDA regulated manufacturing environment. The individual will have a comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain operations and will work directly with internal and external customers to plan and forecast demand, create purchasing schedules, source materials, and monitor inventories to balance operational efficiencies with financial performance. The role will support daily manufacturing operations, marketing requirements, customer orders, and any new qualifications, validation, or projects.

    Responsibilities

    + Ensure an uninterrupted supply of all materials to support manufacturing and commercial needs, adjusting delivery dates with suppliers as necessary.

    + Collaborate with internal and external customers to plan demand, generate forecasts, and create purchasing schedules.

    + Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and drive supplier performance to consistently meet target deliverables.

    + Monitor the on-time delivery (OTD) of suppliers and report any trends impacting manufacturing.

    + Ensure data integrity in the ERP system for accurate ordering and reporting.

    + Maintain daily purchase order (PO) accuracy, communicate PO status, and ensure timely material receipts.

    + Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve any issues with pricing, quantities, and ensure POs and invoices are closed weekly.

    + Evaluate and adjust safety stock levels based on inventory, lead times, and economic order quantities (EOQs).

    + Address quality, pricing, and delivery issues, escalating them as necessary.

    + Order materials in compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

    + Work with Supplier Quality to set up new suppliers and ensure minimal inspection delays.

    + Monitor inventory of discontinued items to ensure replacement material availability.

    Essential Skills

    + In-depth knowledge of ERP systems in a Manufacturing/Supply Chain environment, preferably SAP.

    + Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI.

    + Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the Pharma or Biologics industry in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Certification from Association For Supply Chain Management (ASCM) preferred.

    + Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma theories and principles, Green/Black Belt preferred.

    + Proficiency with statistics and experience with products controlled by shelf life.

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills, negotiation acumen, and team-building capabilities.

    Work Environment

    The role requires working four days in the office (Monday-Thursday) with the option to work from home on the fifth day. The office environment is collaborative, supporting diverse groups of people, and the position offers a high level of autonomy.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/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 hybrid position in Peachtree Corners,GA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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.