Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Overview

Purchase all direct and MRO materials. Purchase outside services. Establish and maintain minimum/maximum levels for all standard components. Manage crib and inventories. Manage shipping and receiving. Perform all purchasing related reporting as required.

Job Description

Establish and maintain a vendor base for all direct and MRO materials and supplies.

Determine components and supplies that comprise standard inventories. Establish and maintain min/max levels for standard inventories based on availability and usage.

Buy, issue purchase orders, and obtain all BOM components for products when released. Establish status reporting methods and participate in project status meetings.

Buy, issue purchase orders, and obtain all outside services and contracted services as requisitioned. Manage activities of all outside contractors while on premises unless otherwise directed.

Buy, issue purchase orders, and obtain all MRO materials and supplies. Establish a method to report usage and trends for commonly used items.

Coordinate all customer spare part job orders. Purchase or release fabrication of spare parts orders as required.

Manage Receiving activities for all components and supplies. Prepare goods receipt for all incoming materials. Assure items are removed from receiving areas to proper storage locations.

Manage the tool crib. Provide a secure environment and controlled access. Apply methodology to types, volumes, and cost of components to COGS. Maintain perpetual inventories for standard components. Verify inventories via cycle counting.

Kit and stock project carts per BOMs. Minimize Assembly Department time to gather components for build projects.

Manage shipping activities for all Finished Goods, spare part sales, WIP going to and from outside processing, and purchasing returns. Prepare packing lists, bills of lading, and customs paperwork as required.

Arrange for pickup of all components and supplies that are not shipped by the supplier. Manage all trucking activities.

Maintain trucks and vans. Ensure equipment is well maintained and clean. Ensure that drivers leave vehicles unloaded and trash-free.

Review payable invoices. Verify accuracy and match to goods receipt.

Perform and maintain all record-keeping, data entry, and periodic reporting for purchasing, inventory control, job costing, and financial reports associated with purchasing, procurement, and inventory control.

Establish and maintain all systems, procedures, and work instructions for the purchasing area.

Perform other duties as assigned by President and CEO.

Hard Skills

Buyer

Purchasing

ERP

Inventory management

Shipping and receiving

Vendor management

Soft Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.