Buyer/Purchasing Agent

Aston Carter•Belmont, NC

6d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer / Purchasing Specialist executes purchase orders for raw materials and parts in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes purchasing execution rather than sourcing and works closely with planning personnel to meet lead-time and material requirements. It involves maintaining supplier relationships and supporting a collaborative manufacturing operation. The purchasing department uses paper-driven systems, standard tools, and manual processes for tracking and coordination. The position is based onsite in Belmont, North Carolina, and is contract-to-hire.

Requirements

Proven experience purchasing raw materials and parts in a manufacturing environment.
Strong supplier relationship management skills and the ability to build and maintain effective vendor partnerships.
Ability to closely follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
Comfort working in a paper-driven systems environment and using standard tools for tracking and coordination.
Ability to collaborate effectively with planners and other internal stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing purchase orders and documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the textile industry is preferred.
CAPEX purchasing experience is a plus but is not required.
Familiarity with Smartsheet.
Familiarity with Power BI.
Experience working with ERP systems is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Execute purchase orders for raw materials and parts in alignment with production and planning requirements.
Collaborate with planning personnel to understand lead times, material needs, and production schedules.
Follow up with vendors to confirm order status and delivery dates and identify potential delays.
Manage supplier relationships to support on-time delivery and reliable material supply.
Track and coordinate purchase orders using standard tools and paper-based processes.
Monitor and address order accuracy, quantity discrepancies, and delivery performance issues.
Communicate material availability and potential risks to internal stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement of purchasing processes and documentation.