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Buyer

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Procurement Manager, the primary responsibility of the Buyer will be handling the day-to-day materials planning and placement of purchase orders for the assigned commodities. The role also supports cost reduction strategies, purchase agreements, new source identification and selection, and leads supplier relationships. The position works closely with operations, planning, and R&D to facilitate and implement cost reduction projects by collaborating with other internal business units and sourcing to optimally drive cost out of the supply chain.

Responsibilities

+ Use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to plan and complete purchase orders.

+ Understand and communicate component specifications to suppliers, including the ability to read drawings to resolve dimensions, tolerances, and Incoming Quality Control (IQC) points.

+ Collaborate with corporate global trade and logistics to update and maintain required compliance code in ERP system for all parts.

+ Locate, evaluate, and select suppliers and potential suppliers to gain the best quality, cost, and delivery of purchased material consistent with required standards.

+ Apply strong analytical skills to define problems, collect data, and establish facts, such as reviewing procurement history and usage to determine safety stocks.

+ Take initiative and work independently towards defined goals, maintaining procurement goals at the highest level with attention to detail.

+ Lead metrics to monitor overall success and efficiency of procurement performance.

+ Maintain a strong customer service focus to improve satisfaction and demonstrate judgment, tact, and subtlety in dealing with internal and external customers.

Essential Skills

+ Sophisticated PC skills, with emphasis on spreadsheet skills.

+ 3 years of ERP/MRP experience.

+ Confirmed experience in procurement or purchasing.

+ Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with and positively influence leadership and all levels of the organization.

+ Ability to drive continuous improvement in both non-operational and operational areas, including connecting cross-functional resources to remove waste along the extended value streams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Passion for driving improvement and leading change.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, requiring sophisticated PC skills with a strong emphasis on spreadsheet capabilities and ERP/MRP systems. The role involves working closely with various departments to drive cost reduction and efficiency across supply chains.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Earth City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $43.00/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 Earth City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 29, 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.