Senior Electronics Buyer | MRP & Supplier Strategist

Aston Carter; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO/paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer for an onsite role in St. George, UT to plan and manage replenishment for production schedules. You will collaborate with planners and production teams, research suppliers, and drive sourcing decisions through RFQs, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.

This fast-paced role emphasizes data-driven decisions and cost optimization. You will execute POs, manage MRP in ERP, and maintain supplier performance while ensuring on-time delivery and inventory targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience in purchasing or buyer roles.
• Experience with supply chain processes, planning, and scheduling in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with ERP systems for purchasing and MRP activities.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar ERP platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) for data analysis.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions to support purchasing and cost optimization.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the replenishment process by purchasing materials for production schedules.
• Collaborate with planners, production teams, and departments to execute plans on time.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on availability, quality, pricing and service.
• Develop bidder lists and issue RFQs/RFPs to support sourcing decisions.
• Evaluate supplier performance and conduct audits for compliance.
• Coordinate deliveries with suppliers to meet production and inventory goals.
• Track and expedit deliveries to prevent shortages or delays.
• Execute purchase orders and manage MRP in ERP system.
• Perform cost/price analysis and negotiate contracts for favorable terms.
• Reconcile quotes and invoices, maintain purchasing records and docs.
• Manage backorders, vendor returns, and non-conforming items.

Skills

Purchasing and procurement

ERP systems

MS Dynamics BC

Excel advanced

Data-driven decisions

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning and scheduling

Supplier evaluation

PO execution

Education

Bachelors degree in business or supply chain

APICS CPIM/CSCP/CPM certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

ERP platforms

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer for an onsite role in St. George, UT to plan and manage replenishment for production schedules. You will collaborate with planners and production teams, research suppliers, and drive sourcing decisions through RFQs, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.

This fast-paced role emphasizes data-driven decisions and cost optimization. You will execute POs, manage MRP in ERP, and maintain supplier performance while ensuring on-time delivery and inventory targets.