Assistant Buyer

Aston Carter•Dearborn, MI

6d•$28 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

This Assistant Buyer role supports a large automotive customer service purchasing organization, focusing on MRO, packaging, and vehicle personalization. You will work closely with buyers to manage non-purchase order processes, maintain purchasing systems and reports, and ensure timely and accurate handling of parts, orders, and supplier-related activities. The position offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in purchasing with a clear path toward future buyer responsibilities.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in purchasing as an assistant, junior buyer, or similar role.
Experience working in purchasing or procurement environments with responsibility for order entry, tracking, and administrative support.
SAP experience gained through work or academic settings.
At least 2 years of experience in tracking, reporting, and working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders.
Completed bachelor’s degree.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel for data entry, reporting, and tracking.
Experience with purchase orders, non-purchase orders, and order entry processes.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Strong initiative and a demonstrated long-term interest in progressing into a buyer role.
Effective communication skills for working with suppliers, buyers, and cross-functional teams.
Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, documentation, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement within a complex organization.
Hands-on experience with vendor management and supplier follow-up activities.
Familiarity with tracking tools, reports, and dashboards used in purchasing and supply chain environments.
Experience working with SAP purchasing modules and related systems.
Ability to analyze tickets or issues (such as COPIS tickets) and route them appropriately.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
Interest in continuous improvement and developing new charting or reporting methods.
Strong teamwork mindset and willingness to support special projects as needed.

Responsibilities

Support buyers with a variety of purchasing activities within MRO, packaging, and vehicle personalization categories.
Work with buyers on the Non-Purchase Order (NPO) process and create, maintain, and distribute a weekly NPO agenda.
Initiate and implement new charting methods for interim prices reports, NPO systems, and other purchasing reports as required.
Resource parts and coordinate with suppliers to ensure availability and timely delivery of required materials.
Process credit and debit memos accurately and in a timely manner.
Resolve departmental issues across purchasing systems and topics, coordinating with relevant stakeholders as needed.
Maintain MDI trackers and SP records to ensure data accuracy and availability for the team.
Set up and process daily stock redirects to support inventory and supply continuity.
Process sales agreements, monitor shipment status, and track deliveries to completion.
Analyze COPIS (Customer, Output, Process, Input, and Supplier) tickets and route open tickets to the appropriate buyer for action.
Provide administrative support for purchasing activities, including order entry, tracking, and documentation.
Follow up with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery schedules, and resolve discrepancies.
Use SAP and other systems to enter, track, and report purchasing and order-related data.
Prepare and maintain tracking and reporting tools to support cross-functional communication and visibility.
Participate in special projects as assigned, contributing to process improvements and purchasing initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support purchasing, supply chain, and operational objectives.