Buyer

Talentify; Shakopee (MN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer to support procurement, inventory management, and vendor relationships in a hybrid, contract-to-hire role based in Shakopee, MN. The position focuses on ensuring material availability and efficient supplier interactions to sustain daily operations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in purchasing, strong SAP purchasing/inventory experience, and advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data reporting).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or supply chain.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders.
• Strong SAP experience in purchasing and inventory management functions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Create, process, and manage purchase orders within SAP.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform purchasing and inventory transactions.
• Review inventory forecasts and assist with purchasing plans based on business demand.
• Procure materials, packaging, machine parts, ingredients, and operational supplies.
• Communicate with vendors regarding order status, deliveries, product availability, and supply concerns.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and inventory documentation.
• Generate and analyze inventory reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Support forecasting and inventory planning initiatives.
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Assist leadership with purchasing documentation, reporting, and administrative projects.
• Ensure purchasing activities are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Support overall supply chain objectives through effective procurement practices.

Skills

Purchase orders creation

Data analysis

Vendor management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Join a Growing Supply Chain Team

A well-established manufacturing organization is conducting a search for a Buyer to support procurement, inventory management, and vendor relationships within a dynamic production environment.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented purchasing professional who enjoys working with data, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring materials are available to support business operations. The role offers strong visibility across Purchasing, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain, along with opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative organization.

What You'll Do

As a Buyer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the uninterrupted flow of materials and supplies needed to support daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, process, and manage purchase orders within SAP
• Monitor inventory levels and perform purchasing and inventory transactions
• Review inventory forecasts and assist with purchasing plans based on business demand
• Procure materials, packaging, machine parts, ingredients, and operational supplies
• Communicate with vendors regarding order status, deliveries, product availability, and supply concerns
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and inventory documentation
• Generate and analyze inventory reports using Microsoft Excel
• Support forecasting and inventory planning initiatives
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams
• Assist leadership with purchasing documentation, reporting, and administrative projects
• Ensure purchasing activities are completed accurately and on schedule
• Support overall supply chain objectives through effective procurement practices

Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or supply chain

Experience creating and managing purchase orders

Strong SAP experience in purchasing and inventory management functions

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:

• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUPs
• Data analysis and reporting

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Comfortable working in a data-driven, highly analytical environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or distribution operations
• Inventory forecasting and purchasing planning experience
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong vendor management skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish abilities (preferred but not required)
• Experience working within multicultural or global organizations

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shakopee, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Shakopee,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.