Buyer at Aston Carter

, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

27.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, PDCA Cycle, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Supplier Relationship Management, Mass Production

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Aston Carter is hiring a Buyer! Job Description As a Buyer, you will play a critical role in managing supplier relationships and ensuring accurate maintenance of process-related systems for assigned suppliers and parts. You will be responsible for maintaining inventory levels to support warehouse packing operations and plant production, while fostering strong communication networks with suppliers to enhance delivery performance. Responsibilities Maintain accurate process-related systems for suppliers and parts. Ensure sufficient inventory levels to support warehouse and plant operations. Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers. Identify, evaluate, and escalate critical issues to management for resource allocation. Collaborate with departments and project leaders to support Mass Production Site Delivery Powertrain projects. Manage New Model and Mass Production design change activities. Conduct root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation through Gemba activities. Strive for continuous improvement using the Plan Do Check Action (PDCA) cycle. Develop self and team capabilities through training and mentoring. Support company vision and business plan activities. Essential Skills Purchasing, procurement, and supply chain management expertise. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of purchasing experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications Knowledge of inventory management and manufacturing workflow. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and troubleshoot problems in a team environment. Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook. Work Environment This is an onsite role with a schedule of Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The position offers a long-term opportunity with potential for direct hire, along with PTO, holiday pay, and shutdown pay while on contract. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Anna, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Anna,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026. 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® double diamond 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

Responsibilities

The Buyer will manage supplier relationships and maintain accurate process-related systems for assigned suppliers and parts, ensuring inventory levels support warehouse packing and plant production operations. Key duties include fostering supplier communication to enhance delivery performance and collaborating on Mass Production Site Delivery Powertrain projects.