Strategic Buyer & Materials Planner

Aston Carter; City of Peekskill (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Transportation benefits

Weekly ice cream socials

Annual team picnics

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer/Planner to support purchasing, material planning, inventory management, and production requirements in Peekskill, NY. This contract-to-hire role focuses on ensuring timely material availability, managing inventory levels, and building strong supplier relationships.

You will review MRP/ERP requirements, issue purchase orders, and coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Operations to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems and purchase orders.
• Experience in manufacturing buying.
• Strong negotiation and purchasing skills.
• Proficient in logistics and supply chain management.
• 3-4 years of buying experience.
• Ability to work with a tenured staff.
• Enjoyment of team events such as ice cream socials and annual picnics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase raw materials, components, parts, and supplies based on production schedules, inventory requirements, forecasts, and customer demand.
• Review MRP requirements and convert planned demand into purchase orders while ensuring appropriate quantities and delivery dates.
• Monitor open purchase orders and communicate with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, shortages, delays, and expedited requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Operations, Customer Service to ensure materials are available to support schedules.
• Analyze inventory levels, usage trends, lead times, safety stock, and upcoming production requirements to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while balancing service requirements, production continuity, carrying costs, and supplier lead times.
• Identify potential material shortages and supply-chain risks and develop recovery plans.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, availability, lead time, and performance.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, MOQ, freight terms, and other purchasing conditions.
• Obtain quotes and perform cost comparisons to support purchasing decisions and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Create, issue, maintain, and follow up on purchase orders within the ERP/MRP system.
• Work with suppliers to resolve discrepancies involving pricing, quantities, quality, damaged materials, and delivery performance.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, planning, supplier, lead-time, and inventory information within the ERP system.
• Partner with Engineering and Production when purchasing components related to new products or BOM changes.
• Support inventory cycle counts and investigate material or inventory discrepancies as needed.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for alternate sourcing and supply-chain improvement.
• Develop relationships with domestic and international suppliers where applicable.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing, planning, inventory accuracy, material availability, and cost reduction.

Skills

ERP systems

Purchase orders

Manufacturing buying

Negotiation skills

Logistics & supply chain management

3-4 years buying experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer/Planner to support purchasing, material planning, inventory management, and production requirements in Peekskill, NY. This contract-to-hire role focuses on ensuring timely material availability, managing inventory levels, and building strong supplier relationships.

You will review MRP/ERP requirements, issue purchase orders, and coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Operations to meet schedules.