Buyer

Talentify; Columbia Township (MO); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter in Columbia, MO is seeking a Buyer on a contract basis with a hybrid schedule. You will independently handle purchasing requests, manage external purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. Collaboration with cross-functional project teams and subcontractors is required to support control solutions.

The role requires ERP experience and strong Excel skills, with Oracle proficiency welcomed. The environment is primarily in-office with hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and Oracle.
• Advanced Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal purchasing requests independently.
• Generate and oversee external purchase orders.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Navigate outside standard procedures using sound judgment when necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams and subcontractors to support control solutions.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP systems

Excel

Tools

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Buyer

Columbia, MO (hybrid schedule)

Job Description

As a Buyer, you will independently handle purchasing requests, manage external purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. This role requires transactional proficiency, not strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal purchasing requests independently.
• Generate and oversee external purchase orders.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Navigate outside standard procedures using sound judgment when necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams and subcontractors to support control solutions.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Basic Excel skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Proficiency with Oracle systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily in-office, with flexibility for a hybrid model if needed. The work involves using technologies such as Oracle and Excel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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.

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 Columbia,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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] 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.