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Job Title: Purchaser

Job Description

This role involves 85% direct purchasing of raw materials for manufacturing, including a significant focus on metals, and 15% indirect purchasing of office supplies and related items. You will be responsible for procuring materials and coordinating activities related to purchasing products and services, including raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies.

Responsibilities

+ Communicate with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.

+ Select products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.

+ Expedite orders and requests as needed.

+ Estimate values according to knowledge of market price.

+ Determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid.

+ Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.

+ Stay abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in assigned markets, and new or altered types of materials entering the market.

+ Process purchase requisitions, prepare purchase orders, and approve supplier invoices.

+ Verify and maintain records on incoming shipments.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in purchasing and procurement (2+ years)

+ Experience with ERP systems, specifically Oracle and NetSuite.

+ Strong background in manufacturing and material resource planning.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with NetSuite is a plus.

+ Strong preference for candidates with manufacturing experience.

+ Experience in purchasing raw materials is highly desirable.

+ Familiarity with supply chain management and buyer purchasing

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tonawanda, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Tonawanda,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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.