Junior Buyer

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Junior Buyer to perform administrative tasks and projects with minimal supervision, support management staff, process invoices accurately, maintain vendor lists, and manage correspondence and file management. This position offers a great opportunity for candidates looking to gain purchasing experience.

The role is based in Parsippany, NJ with a hybrid schedule (onsite 2-3 days in the first month, then Thursdays).

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• College degree in business or related field preferred.
• One to three years of previous administrative experience required.
• Strong customer service and results orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and persuade.
• Good writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete administrative tasks and projects to support management staff.
• Process invoices by preparing vouchers and ensuring accuracy of amounts by matching purchase orders and quotes.
• Obtain necessary approvals and forward invoices to A/P.
• Maintain users lists for all vendors.
• Handle inquiries from the field and provide guidance and direction as needed.
• Maintain files and databases.
• Perform various administrative functions including handling of mail, faxes, and telephone calls.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Vendor communication

Purchasing experience

Data entry

Office equipment

Education

HS Diploma

College degree

Job description

Job Title: Junior Buyer

Job Description

We are seeking a Junior Buyer to perform administrative tasks and projects with minimal supervision, support management staff, process invoices accurately, maintain vendor lists, and manage correspondence and file management. This position offers a great opportunity for candidates looking to gain purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete administrative tasks and projects as requested to support management staff.
• Process invoices by preparing vouchers and ensuring accuracy of amounts by matching purchase orders and quotes.
• Obtain necessary approvals and forward invoices to A/P.
• Maintain users lists for all vendors.
• Handle inquiries from the field and provide guidance and direction as needed.
• Maintain files and databases.
• Perform various administrative functions including handling of mail, faxes, and telephone calls.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

• 1+ years of experience with MS Word and Excel.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Internet.
• Experience communicating with vendors or other internal teams.
• Experience with purchasing or data entry.
• Operational knowledge of basic office equipment: telephone, fax, printer, copier.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• College degree in business or related field preferred.
• Previous experience and familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the purchasing field preferred.
• One to three years of previous administrative experience required.
• Strong customer service and results orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and persuade.
• Good writing skills.
• Ability to think and organize, multitask, and be analytical.
• Sense of urgency and excellent time management skills.
• High achievement drive, able to work independently, set and achieve goals, and have strong initiative.
• Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently.
• Ability to adapt to environmental/organizational changes.

Work Environment

The position requires onsite presence 2 or 3 days a week during the first month for training, then in the office on Thursdays only. Work hours are from 8am to 5pm. You will be reporting directly to the Director and will be working on a team of 9 people. Dress code is business casual.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Parsippany,NJ.

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.