Strategic Buyer & Supply Chain Coordinator

Aston Carter; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer to assist the Buying Team by setting up new vendors, maintaining the product catalog, and managing pricing. The role involves new product launch coordination, cost and retail price maintenance, content and images, and vendor relations.

This is a contract position based out of North Reading, MA, with 100% onsite work. The pay range is $25.00 - $27.00 per hour, and eligibility for benefits is described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, Buyer, and Materials Planning.
• Proficiency in purchasing materials and equipment.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and KPIs.
• Ability to develop efficient mechanisms for monitoring and updating purchase orders.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Purchases materials and equipment from suppliers, including electro-mechanical and electronic components.
• 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, and communicating requirements to suppliers.
• Identifying supply chain material risks and monitoring material flow transparently.
• Working with Planning to communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to end users.
• Developing efficient mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders, expedites, and delivery requirements.
• Assisting Global Commodity Management with supplier relations, performance, issues, and new products.
• Resolving PO receiving errors and assisting with invoice reconciliation.
• Managing supplier returns, including non-conformance reports and MRB material.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and leading cross-functional improvements.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Data management

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer to assist the Buying Team by setting up new vendors, maintaining the product catalog, and managing pricing. The role involves new product launch coordination, cost and retail price maintenance, content and images, and vendor relations.

This is a contract position based out of North Reading, MA, with 100% onsite work. The pay range is $25.00 - $27.00 per hour, and eligibility for benefits is described in the posting.