• Purchasing Manager

    Aston Carter (Oakland, NJ)


    Description

    We are seeking an experienced, strategic-minded Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing and procurement operations. This role is central to the continued success of our production goals and requires a proactive leader who thrives in a hands-on, highly collaborative environment.

     

    • Key Responsibilities

     

    Oversee all purchasing and procurement activities across standard and specialty machine production

     

    Maintain relationships with current vendors

     

    Collaborate closely with engineering and project management teams to anticipate material needs and align with production timelines

     

    Implement purchasing strategies that support quarterly equipment production targets of $6.5 million

     

    Improve performance and utilization of the Epicor ERP system to optimize workflow and efficiency

     

    Maintain appropriate levels of safety stock without inflating inventory

     

    Serve as a direct contact point for employees across departments, reflecting our open, flat management culture

     

    Skills

     

    epicor, purchasing, vendor management, solidworks

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    epicor,purchasing,vendor management

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    10–20 years of purchasing/procurement experience in a manufacturing environment

     

    Deep knowledge of engineering workflows, production planning, and project management

     

    Proven ability to develop vendor relationships and anticipate supply needs

     

    Familiarity with Epicor ERP or similar systems, with a track record of process improvement

     

    Adaptable, culturally aligned professional able to integrate smoothly into existing structures without overhauling current processes

     

    Strong communication and decision-making skills, capable of earning trust across multiple departments

     

    Experience in manufacturing industry

    Experience Level

    Expert Level

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

     

    -Company offers flexible benefits package-Off all major holiday's as well as the day after Thanksgiving and Good Friday.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Oakland,NJ.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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.