Hybrid: Junior Buyer for Procurement Growth

Talentify; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter is hiring a Buyer in Baltimore, MD for a hybrid, Contract to Hire role. You will serve as the primary contact for end users, review requisitions, and ensure adherence to purchasing policies. The position offers growth into higher-level procurement or strategic sourcing.

The role requires 1+ year in purchasing, ERP experience, and strong Excel skills. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with two days in office and three days remote after training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of purchasing or related experience.
• Foundational knowledge of purchasing processes.
• Experience using ERP systems for purchasing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for end users on purchasing inquiries.
• Review requisitions for clarity, accuracy, and completeness.
• Promote end-user compliance with contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Advise campus personnel and suppliers on purchasing policies and system usage.
• Maintain records of items purchased, costs, delivery details and inventory levels.
• Collect and analyze data to determine price reasonableness for new items.
• Monitor purchase orders and receiving to ensure proper processing.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve delivery, payment, and quality issues.
• Identify and maintain online catalogs to support efficient ordering.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Training others

Vendor coordination

Negotiation

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Workday

Oracle

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Aston Carter is hiring a Buyer in Baltimore, MD for a hybrid, Contract to Hire role. You will serve as the primary contact for end users, review requisitions, and ensure adherence to purchasing policies. The position offers growth into higher-level procurement or strategic sourcing.

The role requires 1+ year in purchasing, ERP experience, and strong Excel skills. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with two days in office and three days remote after training.