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Job Title: Assistant BuyerJob Description

As an Assistant Buyer, you will work closely with buyers on the Non-Purchase Order (NPO) process, creating weekly NPO agendas and initiating new charting methods for interim price reports, NPO systems, and other required tasks. You will resource parts, process credit/debit memos, resolve departmental issues across systems and purchasing topics, maintain MDI trackers and SP systems, set up and process daily stock redirects, process sales agreements, track shipments, and analyze COPIS tickets, directing open tickets to the appropriate buyer. Special projects may also be required.

Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with buyers on the NPO process and create weekly agendas.

+ Initiate and develop new charting methods for interim price reports and NPO systems.

+ Resource parts and process credit/debit memos efficiently.

+ Resolve departmental issues across all systems and purchasing topics.

+ Maintain MDI trackers and SP systems.

+ Set up and process daily stock redirects.

+ Process sales agreements and track shipments accurately.

+ Analyze COPIS tickets and direct open tickets to the appropriate buyer.

+ Engage in special projects as needed.

Essential Skills

+ 2+ years of experience in purchasing as an assistant or junior buyer.

+ Proficient in SAP, either through work or educational experience.

+ 2+ years of experience in tracking, reporting, and cross-functional work.

+ Strong skills in purchasing, supply chain, and procurement.

+ Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel for data entry.

+ Excellent administrative support and vendor management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with order entry and supplier follow-up is desirable.

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid work environment, currently requiring four days in the office and one day from home, subject to change based on leadership direction. The office is located in Allen Park, with a potential move to a nearby location. The workspace features an open concept with no assigned desks. The dress code is business casual, with khakis or dress pants and button-down shirts or blouses acceptable. Work hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, totaling 40 hours per week. The company culture emphasizes a family and team-oriented environment, founded on principles such as putting people first, doing the right thing, being curious, and fostering innovation and collaboration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Allen Park, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Allen Park,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 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.