Buyer

Job Title: BuyerJob Description

• Procure materials, supplies, equipment, and services in assigned categories. • Develop positive supplier relationships to support the mission. • Perform Request for Quotation (RFQ) and should-cost exercises to negotiate best-in-class Quality, Delivery, and Cost. • Ensure a ready supply is available for assigned categories and manage inventory effectively. • Evaluate Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) outputs to determine efficient purchasing and optimize total cost of ownership. • Maintain accurate purchasing records and planning parameters in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. • Collaborate with Engineering, Customer Service, Planning, and Operations to meet requirements by successfully leveraging extended supply chains. • Drive supplier development based on key performance indicators (KPI’s). • Comply with company, quality, and safety standards, policies, and procedures. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Hard Skills

Manufacturing purchasing experience in an MRP system

MRO experience

High proficiency in computer systems using standard business software: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MRP/ERP systems

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 3 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Work Environment

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm / 7am – 3pm; 3 months with potential for extension

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.