Buyer I

Aston Carter; Redding (CA); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer to assist the Buying Team by expanding vendor reach, setting up new items, and maintaining a comprehensive product catalog. The role coordinates new product launches and manages costs, retail pricing, content, and images while sustaining strong vendor relationships.

You will support and train as a backup to the Control Buyer, participate in cross-functional improvements, and help manage supplier performance and ERP-driven inventory plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, Buyer, and Materials Planning.
• Proficiency in purchasing materials and equipment from suppliers.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and KPIs.
• Skill in planning material requirements and managing inventory levels.
• Ability to develop efficient mechanisms for monitoring and updating purchase orders.

Responsabilités

• Assist Buying Team by setting up new vendors and items, and maintaining catalog.
• Coordinate new product launches and maintain cost, price, content, and images.
• Manage vendor relations and supplier performance KPIs.
• Plan material requirements and manage ERP inventory levels.
• Monitor purchase orders, expedites, and delivery requirements.
• Support Global Commodity Management with supplier relationships and new programs.
• Resolve PO receiving errors and assist with invoice reconciliation.
• Identify supply chain risks and drive cross-functional improvements.

Connaissances

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Data management

Teamwork

Outils

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Description du poste

The Buyer I will assist the Buying Team in expanding the selection by setting up new vendors and items, maintaining the product catalog, and managing pricing. The role includes new product launch coordination, maintaining product cost, retail price, content, and images, managing vendor relations, and assisting with special projects. Additionally, the position involves supporting and training as a backup to the Control Buyer. Responsibilities

• Purchasing materials and equipment from suppliers, including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, hardware, and non-inventory items.
• Managing supplier relationships and KPIs reported to Supply Chain personnel.
• Providing inputs to monthly scorecards and presenting procurement data during quarterly business reviews.
• Planning material requirements, managing inventory levels, managing schedules in our ERP system, and communicating these requirements to suppliers.
• Identifying supply chain material risks and monitoring material flow transparently.
• Working collaboratively with Planning to communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to end users.
• Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders, expedites, and delivery requirements.
• Assisting the Global Commodity Management team with maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring supplier performance, addressing supply issues, and developing new products and programs.
• Resolving PO receiving errors and assisting with invoice reconciliation.
• Managing supplier returns, including non-conformance reports, return material authorizations, and processing MRB material.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and leading cross-functional groups to execute improvements.

Essential Skills

• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented with strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of data management and databases.
• Ability to work in a highly demanding, but collegial environment where teamwork is a must.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, Buyer, and Materials Planning.
• Proficiency in purchasing materials and equipment from suppliers.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and KPIs.
• Skill in planning material requirements and managing inventory levels.
• Ability to develop efficient mechanisms for monitoring and updating purchase orders.

Work Environment

The position requires working 100% onsite.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Reading,MA.

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.