Buyer Admin

Aston Carter•Saint Joseph, MO

7d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Aston Carter is seeking a Buyer Administrator to provide temporary, on-site support to our client’s Supply Chain team. This role focuses on administrative purchasing tasks, vendor communication, and maintaining accurate data within Oracle ERP. Ideal candidates have strong organizational skills, vendor-facing experience, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years in administrative support, office support, customer service, or vendor coordination.
Experience in purchasing or supply chain administrative work.
Strong phone and email communication with vendors and internal teams.
Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with ERP systems; Oracle preferred.
Ability to manage multiple purchase orders and follow-up activities.
Strong accuracy in data entry and documentation.
Comfortable with shifting priorities and quick turnaround needs.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in supply chain or procurement environments.
Oracle or other ERP experience is a plus.
Ability to proactively resolve order or shipment issues.
Comfortable working with Buyers, Sourcing Specialists, and Analysts.

Responsibilities

Assist Buyers and Sourcing Specialists with daily purchasing and administrative tasks.
Contact vendors for shipment updates, backorder details, and PO status.
Monitor open purchase orders and follow up to ensure timely fulfillment.
Maintain accurate purchasing records within Oracle and other internal systems.
Support order confirmations, delivery updates, and vendor inquiries.
Communicate shipment delays and order status to internal teams.
Review and update spreadsheets and reports supporting supply chain activities.
Provide general administrative support, including data entry and document management.