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Job Description

The Senior Buyer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day relationship with various internal departments as well as suppliers within their assigned commodities as well as quality, delivery, and cost processes

+ Assist in Purchasing transition between new product production

+ Primary Duties and Responsibilities: (include, but not limited to):

+ Ensure the day-to-day tasks of the purchasing department are being executed in a timely fashion

+ Lead daily purchasing meetings related to parts issues, quality concerns, supplier issues, process changes, etc

+ Work closely with Supply Chain Manager on cost reduction, inventory reduction and quality improvement initiatives involving both external and internal customers/suppliers

+ Assist in Engineering Change Orders (ECO) process, purchasing involvement from initiation to production line through completion

+ Coordination with Engineering to correct system and Bill of Materials (BOM) issues

+ Identification of problem areas, initiate corrective actions and establish problem resolution dates

+ Mentor and support a continued education and training of lower-level buyers

+ Issue purchase orders and ensure that material is delivered in optimal quantities and at the right time while maintaining high quality standards as designed to this specific role

+ Work with supplier to mitigate delivery issues that could cause a disruption to the production line

+ Communicate delivery issues to other departments as necessary in a timely manner as relevant to assigned projects or tasks

+ Resolve and justify all purchase price variances (PPV)

+ Work with Quality department to resolve any First Article (FA) and Project related supplier issues

+ Support other buyers with difficult requests and quotes

+ Assist in recommending planning parameters based on LT, EOQ and MOQ

+ Directly supports Customer Service and Production teams

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of real-life working experience as a Sr Buyer required

+ 7 years’ experience in purchasing and acquisition or other related to this position

+ 3 years’ Manufacturing experience required

+ 3 years’ experience in New Product Introduction experience required

+ 3 years’ experience in ECO experience required

+ Experience with various commodity sourcing

+ Familiarity with understanding technical data sheets, material data sheets and part drawings

+ Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, team building skills, and analytical skills

+ Demonstrated negotiation skills creating positive relationships with suppliers

+ Ability to problem solve complex issues and make effective decisions

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and efficiently

+ Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications, mainframe applications and purchasing/accounting processes

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $44.00/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 Newberg,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 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.