• Senior Buyer

    Aston Carter (Sheboygan Falls, WI)


    Senior Buyer

    Job Description

    The Senior Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services to support production needs while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery. This role ensures continuity of supply and maintains strong supplier relationships to meet organizational objectives.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage demand through MRP systems, consolidate requirements, and determine the most effective purchasing methods to meet production schedules.

    + Participate in supplier qualification processes and maintain strong relationships to ensure reliability and performance.

    + Prepare and issue RFQs, analyze proposals, and negotiate pricing and terms to achieve best value.

    + Create and maintain purchase orders, update vendor details, pricing, and delivery schedules in the ERP system.

    + Foster positive interactions with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring transparency and timely updates on order status.

    + Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, address issues, and identify opportunities for improvement.

    + Follow up on orders, manage lead times, and resolve delivery challenges to avoid production delays.

    + Monitor inventory levels, manage surplus or obsolete materials, and coordinate disposition as needed.

    + Address product rejects, communicate findings to suppliers, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

    + Generate and maintain reports related to purchasing activities, supplier performance, and cost analysis.

    + Act as liaison between purchasing, engineering, and production teams to ensure timely delivery and specification compliance.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

    + 3–5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.

    + Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

    + Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience purchasing Mechanical Components (Nuts, bolts, etc.)

    + Global Exposure

    + Contract Negotiations

    Work Environment

    The position is 100% onsite, working Monday to Friday with hours from 7 AM to 3 PM or 8 AM to 4 PM. The work environment is an office setting with moderate noise, and occasional trips to manufacturing areas will be required. The role reports to the Supply Chain Manager. Enjoy company culture perks such as a summer picnic, tailgating, and ice cream.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Sheboygan Falls, WI.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

     

    Employee BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO): Employees become eligible for PTO immediately upon hire.Wellness Program: The company offers access to its Wellness Center and has an onsite physical therapy service.Recreational Access: Employees receive free access to the company's private golf course.Health Insurance: The benefits plan covers various medical services, including hospice care, inpatient/outpatient hospital services, and pre-admission testing.Short-Term Disability: A short-term disability plan is available for employees.Second Shift Benefits: Second-shift positions, such as the Painter role, offer additional benefits like a shift premium, paid lunch, and extra vacation time after one year of service.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Sheboygan Falls,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 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.