Buyer

Talentify; Willingboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer for a temporary assignment based in Willingboro, NJ. The role focuses on daily purchasing, vendor management, and supply chain coordination to support operations, engineering, and service teams.

You will handle POs in an MRP/ERP system, track deliveries, and expeditate late shipments while ensuring data accuracy and strong internal communication. The position is fully onsite with a hourly pay range of $30.00-$35.00 and benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/procurement in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience using MRP/ERP to create and manage POs.
• PO management with tracking, updating, and expediting.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Vendor management and performance follow-up.
• Experience tracking deliveries and expediting shipments.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable.
• Experience with inbound logistics.
• Accurate data entry in ERP.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing to ensure material availability for operations, engineering, and service teams.
• Use MRP/ERP to create, release, and manage purchase orders.
• Track orders, expedite late shipments, and communicate status updates.
• Maintain vendor relationships and monitor delivery performance.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Clerk on rental fleet parts and related operations.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts and excess stock.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable.
• Support inbound logistics tracking and issue resolution.
• Enter data accurately in ERP and related systems.
• Analyze purchasing data in Excel and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, service, and finance.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers where appropriate.
• Prioritize tasks and adapt to changing timelines.
• Demonstrate follow-up and problem-solving to address supply chain issues.

Skills

Purchasing experience

MRP/ERP usage

PO management

Excel proficiency

Vendor management

Expedite shipments

Logistics coordination

Invoice discrepancy

Data entry ERP

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Buyer (Temporary Assignment)

This temporary Buyer position focuses on managing day-to-day purchasing and supply chain activities to ensure that materials and products are available when needed to support operations, engineering, and service teams. You will use an MRP/ERP system to create and manage purchase orders, track deliveries, maintain vendor relationships, resolve invoice discrepancies, and process change orders. The role also oversees warehouse operations for rental fleet spare parts in coordination with the Warehouse Clerk, while proactively monitoring inventory, expediting late shipments, and communicating with both internal stakeholders and suppliers to support on-time delivery and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily purchasing and procurement activities to ensure timely availability of materials and products for operations, engineering, and service teams.
• Use an MRP/ERP system to create, release, and manage purchase orders, including updates and change orders as needed.
• Track open orders and deliveries, proactively expedite late shipments, and communicate status updates to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships, including ongoing communication regarding pricing, lead times, and delivery performance.
• Coordinate closely with the Warehouse Clerk to oversee warehouse operations related to rental fleet spare parts.
• Monitor inventory levels for spare parts and other materials, helping to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies by working collaboratively with suppliers and Accounts Payable to ensure accurate billing and timely payment.
• Support logistics activities related to inbound shipments, including tracking, follow-up, and issue resolution.
• Perform accurate data entry in ERP and related systems to maintain up-to-date purchasing and inventory records.
• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze purchasing data, track order status, and prepare reports or summaries as needed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across operations, engineering, service, and finance to align purchasing activities with business needs.
• Apply negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers where appropriate.
• Prioritize multiple purchasing tasks and adapt to changing business needs and timelines.
• Demonstrate strong follow-up and problem-solving skills to address supply chain issues quickly and effectively.

Essential Skills

• Purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience using MRP/ERP systems to create and manage purchase orders.
• Proven experience with purchase order (PO) management, including tracking, updating, and expediting orders.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Vendor and supplier management experience, including relationship building and performance follow-up.
• Experience tracking deliveries and expediting shipments to meet operational timelines.
• Ability to resolve invoice discrepancies and work closely with Accounts Payable.
• Experience with logistics and coordination of inbound materials.
• Accurate data entry skills and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Willingboro, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Willingboro,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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