Junior Buyer

Aston Carter; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Casual dress code

Company events

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Junior Buyer to join our Burnaby, BC procurement team. This full-time, 6-month contract, with potential extension, offers 40 hours per week onsite. You will support PO processing in NetSuite, update reports, and liaise with finance to ensure timely payments. A few years of purchasing and ERP experience are preferred, with reading technical specs a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing experience.
• Hands-on ERP experience with PO processing and data entry.
• Ability to read basic technical specs and drawings.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and track purchase orders in NetSuite.
• Review and update Production Shortage and Open PO reports.
• Monitor and expedite orders to maintain schedules.
• Escalate high-risk components to Senior Buyers.
• Assist with Reorder Point materials and material requisitions for R&D and production.
• Coordinate with finance to file invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain procurement data (vendor, MOQ, prices, lead times) in ERP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PO processing

ERP systems

Vendor communication

Google Sheets

Data entry

MS Office

Education

Business/Supply Chain diploma

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Job Title: Junior Buyer

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and meticulous Junior Buyer to join our Procurement team, supporting the production of cutting-edge robotics. This role is offered on a full-time, 6-month contract with the availability to extend. The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual with a foundational understanding of procurement, eager to develop their skills in sourcing technical components within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the purchasing team by processing and tracking purchase orders (PO) using the company's ERP/purchasing system, NetSuite.
• Review and update Production Shortage and Open Purchase Order (PO) Reports via Google Sheets and accurately and efficiently update the company's ERP/purchasing system, NetSuite.
• Monitor, expedite, and follow up on orders for critical production materials to ensure timely delivery and maintain strict manufacturing schedules.
• Escalate problematic or high-risk components that could impact production to the Senior Buyers.
• Assist with processing Reorder Point (KANBAN) materials or Purchase Requisitions of materials for R&D and production including shop supplies and consumables.
• Liaise with the financial department to ensure invoices are filed accurately and payments are made in a timely manner.
• Update and maintain general procurement data, such as vendor, MOQ, prices, and lead times in the ERP system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of purchasing experience
• Hands-on ERP experience with PO processing and data entry
• Strong verbal and written communication, comfortable calling suppliers and pushing for dates
• Comfortable with Google Sheets / Excel for report updates
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, and supply chain
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment (automotive, aerospace, machinery, electronics)
• Large ERP exposure (NetSuite preferred)
• Ability to read basic technical specs and drawings
• Degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain or Logistics, or equivalent experience
• Strong sense of urgency; treats urgent items as urgent and acts immediately
• Enjoys a team environment and can keep pace with a fast-moving operation

Work Environment

You will work fully onsite with a team consisting of 1x Senior Buyer, 1x Technical Buyer, and 1x Junior Buyer. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you will work 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute break. Enjoy a casual dress code, company events, and on-site parking while gaining hands‑on experience at a growing robotics manufacturer. There is potential for extension and a path to a permanent role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Burnaby, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burnaby,BC.

À propos d'Aston Carter

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, lacquisition de talents, les achats, la chaine dapprovisionnement, et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de lindustrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre vaste réseau pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service dun grand nombre dentreprises du classement Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d'avoir remporté la désignation « Prix Platine » dans le cadre des prix Best of Staffing® Client et Talent décernés par ClearlyRated.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l'âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d'ancien combattant, d'un handicap, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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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® Platinum Award 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 [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.