Buyer

Aston Carter • Durham, NC

7d • $30 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Buyer, you will play a crucial role in analyzing bills of material and drawings/specifications to understand key requirements needed to achieve project goals. You will assist in bridging the gap between estimating, engineering, and purchasing, while fostering strong relationships with suppliers to attain optimum price, quality, terms, and delivery objectives.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a related role.
• Strong understanding of terms, supply strategy, KanBan, VMI, and Safety Stock.
• Organized, open-minded, and motivated self-starter.
• Excellent communication skills for interactions with a multi-layered workforce.
• Ability to report findings and KPIs to the Purchasing Manager.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Ability to develop a technical, statistical, and fundamental assessment for each commodity.
• Familiarity with ERP/SAP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze bills of material and drawings/specifications to understand key requirements for project goals.
• Assist in bridging the gap between estimating, engineering, and purchasing.
• Build and maintain genuine relationships with suppliers to achieve optimal price, quality, terms, and delivery.
• Track and report KPIs to the Director of Purchasing.
• Implement and enforce the Corrective Action process and issue SCARs as necessary to support process improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree