Buyer

Aston Carter; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Onsite workplace

Job summary

Aston Carter in Janesville, Wisconsin, seeks a detail-oriented Buyer to source materials, manage vendor relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery to support production operations. The role requires reading engineering drawings and strong ERP experience in a manufacturing setting.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to optimize procurement, create and manage POs in the ERP system, and drive continuous improvement in supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of manufacturing purchasing/procurement experience.
• Experience sourcing raw materials, metals, or manufacturing components.
• ERP experience and ability to read blueprints.
• Strong vendor management and supplier negotiation experience.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Source, purchase, and manage inventory levels of raw materials and components.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure quality and delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and supply agreements.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify savings.
• Create and manage purchase orders through ERP system.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate with production planning.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Resolve supplier-related issues.
• Maintain purchasing records and supplier documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Excel / MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Location: Janesville, WI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Buyer to join our team in Janesville, Wisconsin. The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to support production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong ERP system experience, a solid understanding of manufacturing environments, and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, purchase, and manage inventory levels of raw materials and components required for manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and reliable delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and supply agreements with suppliers.
• Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and material costs to identify savings opportunities.
• Create and manage purchase orders through the company's ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production planning to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to support business objectives.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and blueprints to ensure purchased materials meet required standards.
• Resolve supplier-related issues involving quality, delivery, pricing, and material shortages.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement and supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing raw materials, metals, or manufacturing components.
• Strong vendor management and supplier negotiation experience.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Janesville, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

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.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.
• 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.